Sharon E. Gardner

Sharon E. Gardner, 77, of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. Born July 20, 1948, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 

She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of Monongahela, Pennsylvania, where she faithfully served as a deaconess and active volunteer. In 2019, she relocated to Wisconsin with her siblings, continuing a life rooted in faith and service. Sharon cherished life’s simple joys, including bird watching, time at the beach, saltwater taffy, and reading murder mystery novels.

She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Gardner; brother, Gary Gardner; nephew, Will Gardner; and nieces, Jody (Rob) Leonard and Yvonne (Brady) Shimer, and was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Leonard (Nancy) Gardner. 

A visitation will be held January 16, 2026, from 2:00–3:00pm, followed by a memorial service at 3pm., at Pederson-Nowatka Funeral Homes, 213 S. 5th St., Watertown, Wisconsin. 

Sharon will be remembered for her feisty and fun spirit, with a dash of sass and love.