Delvin N. Gardner

OSMOND – Memorial visitation for Delvin N. Gardner, 84, of Osmond, will take place from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2026 at Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Osmond. Private family burial will take place at a later date at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Osmond. Delvin passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at the Plainview Manor in Plainview. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Osmond is in charge of the arrangements. Delvin was born on September 21, 1941 in Imperial, NE to James and Edna (Jer) Gardner. He attended grade school at Imperial, NE to the 8th grade. Delvin married Loneta “Lonnie” Mae Waters on January 2, 1960 in Oregon. Delvin worked for the telephone company for 42 years. Delvin enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, picnics, going to family gatherings, working in the garden and lawn, going to the grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s activities, and tinkering in his garage. Delvin is survived by his wife Loneta “Lonnie” Gardner of Osmond, children Rick (Bette) Gardner of Osmond, Ronda (Clark) Nelsen of Omaha, Brenda (Neil) Wattier of Osmond, daughter-in-law Kim Gardner and friend (LeRoy) of O’Neill , grandchildren Jenifer (Nick) Krienert of Osmond, Calvin (Andrea) Gardner of Osmond, Tami Sprigler of Yankton SD, Keigh Gardner of Iowa, Aj (Kylie) Gerdes of Omaha, Matt (Katie) Gerdes of Wayne, Lucas (Lauren) Nelson of Lincoln, Sara Gardner of Pierce, Megan (Bryce) Olson of Lyons, Joshua Wattier (Carrie) of Osmond, Kayla Wattier (Leo) of Norfolk, great-grandchildren Hayle Fiance (Levi) Fredrick of Laural; Caydence and Gage Krienert of Osmond; Tessa, Kaleb, and Kendra Gardner of Osmond; James Umberger girlfriend (Maggie Hansen) of South Dakota; Memory and Echo German of South Dakota; Barrett and Jax Gerdes of Omaha; Isabella Gerdes of Wayne; Owen and Zoey Nelson of Lincoln; Bailey and McKennah Tuttle of Lyons; Shaylee and Cailynn Gardner of Pierce; Vayden, Aria, Daliha, and Alliayah Wattier of Osmond; Chester Eddie of Norfolk, Hazel Saldana of Norfolk, great-great-granddaughter Harper Umberger, sister-in-law Carol Gardner of Colorado, sisters Leveta Reynolds of Parker, CO, LeAnn Goff of Imperial, NE, and brother Vernon “Butch” (Pam) Gardner of Oregon, sister-in-law Deloris Sample, Iowa Delvin was preceded in death by his parents James and Edna Gardner, son Randy Gardner, daughter Cristi Green, grandson Travis Gardner, granddaughter Tina Gerdes, Nephews Darin Gardner, Nathan Gardner, Aaron Gardner; sisters Pauline and Gilbert Brandt, Maurine and Gale Ransdell, brothers Myron Gardner, Larry and Shirley Gardner, sister-in-law Betty Vobora, brothers-in-law Richard Reynolds, Duane Goff, Vernerd Waters, Kirmit and Donna Waters, Nephew-in-laws Dennis Holmes, Moris Pargas, in-laws Harry and Thema Waters, Kirk Samples. Condolences can be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Delvin N. Gardner

September 21, 1941 - December 27, 2025