Scott Gartner

SCOTT ALLAN GARTNER January 11, 1976 - September 30, 2014 Scott Allan Gartner, age 38, a life long Park Rapids area resident, tragically died from injuries he sustained in automobile accident south of Park Rapids on US Hwy #71 on September 30, 2014. Scott was born on January 11, 1976 in Park Rapids, MN to David and June (Sandberg) Gartner. It was in Park Rapids that Scott attended public schools and grew into manhood. As a boy, Scott enjoyed working on his Grandpa Gartner's farm, learning how to build and repair fences, plant trees, and operate equipment. As a young man, he worked as a landscaper for a number of years and was very talented and demanding of himself in this work. Scott has also worked for RDO Farms for the past several years. He was a gifted artist and loved to draw detailed and beautiful pictures of wildlife, horses, cattle and deer. Scott also developed his talents in wood burning artistry. He was an avid photographer who specialized in using double exposures to create some truly insightful artistry. Scott loved music and had taught himself to become an excellent guitar picker by ear. He was a soft spoken man with a generous; but, tender heart who felt intense emotions of love and pain. He possessed a poet's heart. Above all else, he will be remembered for his deep love for his family, his friends and animals of all types. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother, June Gartner; his father, David (Cheryl) Gartner; his brother, Ken (Tammy) Gartner and his sister, Christina Gartner all of Park Rapids; two step-brothers: Mike (Michelle) Harlow of Grand Forks, ND and Jerid Harlow of Fargo, ND; two uncles: Steve and Mike Sandberg of Park Rapids; two great uncles: Larry (Trish) Sandberg of Park Rapids and Virgil (Bev) Gartner of Mpls; Great Aunt, Louise Trimm of Bayfield, WI; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Scott was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Richard and Margaret Gartner and his maternal grandparents, John Sandberg and Franny O'Bright; an Uncle Roy Gartner who died in 1979; an aunt, Nancy Erickson who died in 2011 and a nephew, Ethan Gartner who died in 2009. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Two Inlets, MN, with Father Tom Friedl officiating. The organist will be Mary Schmidt, St Mary's Funeral Choir will be leading the mass music. Casket bearers will be: Jerid Harlow, Mike Harlow, Steve Kelly, Steve Sandberg, Will Oshkinowe and Aaron Gartner. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bonnie Fairbanks, Christina Gartner, Ellie Acuna, Larry Sandberg and Pam Wilson. Interment will be at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery of Two Inlets, MN. A luncheon will be hosted by St. Marys Catholic Church. To view the video tribute or to leave on line condolences please visit www.jonespearson.com.