MARK ROBERT GARDNER, 86, of Council Bluffs, died June 29, 2024 at the Council Bluffs Country House. A graveside service for MARK GARDNER will be held 10-a.m. Friday, July 5, 2024, at the Oaklawn Cemetery in Oakland.  Rieken Vieth Funeral Home in Oakland is assisting the family.

Visitation with the family will be held at the funeral home, on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 8:00 AM until 9:30 AM.

He is survived by the next generation of Gardner brothers: Jacob Mark Gardner of Omaha, NE, James Tyler (Gina) Gardner of Buffalo, WY, John Weston Gardner and Jeff Harry Wyatt Gardner of Sheridan, WY; his sister-in-law LuAnn Gardner of Sheridan, WY; his daughter Joeth Zucco; his step daughters, Gina (Les) Smith of Tucson, AZ, and Jana Woods of Scottsdale, AZ; numerous grandchildren; special friend Ann Miller of Council Bluffs, IA; friend and confidant Roger Bentley of Oakland, IA; and friend Jen Brown of Council Bluffs, IA. He is also survived by many other relatives and friends.