Dennis B. Kirchoff Gardner

Dennis B. Kirchoff Gardner, 68, of Leola, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Wellspan Ephrata Community Hospital.

He was married 51 years to Maureen L. Betsker Gardner. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Kirchoff and June Sherbahn Gardner.

Dennis had been a self-employed truck driver for many years. Following his retirement, he enjoyed providing transportation to the Amish Community.

Surviving besides his wife is a daughter, Michelle wife of Tim Howe of New Holland; three sons, David Gardner of Denver, PA, Steven husband of Kelly Gardner of Ephrata, and Michael husband of Elizabeth Gardner of Frederick, MD; seven grandchildren, and numerous brothers and sisters.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 27, at 11:00 A.M. at the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, 209 E. Main St., Terre Hill, PA with Chaplain David Heineman officiating. Interment in the Terre Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association. To send an online condolence to the family, visit www.GroffEckenroth.com