Nancy Roberts Gardiner

July 28, 1938 - December 7, 2021

No obituary available, only the funeral home message of Nancy’s dates, but here is her husband’s which gives information about Nancy’s life:

Edward Gardiner Obituary

ROSEMONT — Edward Ernst Gardiner, 85, of Rosemont, died peacefully at home Dec. 26, 2015, surrounded by his children following a joyful Christmas with his family.

The beloved husband of Nancy Roberts Gardiner, devoted father of Edward T. and wife, Margaret, of Acton, Massachusetts, Lisa C. Davis and husband, Bob, Gulph Mills, and Whitney G. and wife, Amy, Wilson, Wyoming; loving grandfather of Edward A. and John "Jack" R. Gardiner and Elliot J. and Mason C. Davis; cherished brother of Margarete (Gray) G. and the late Murray Halton, Media; and warm-hearted cousin, uncle and friend to many.

Edward was born Aug. 11, 1930, the son of Edward August and Maria (Gerlach) Gardiner, Bryn Mawr. He attended the Haverford School, Haverford, and graduated from The Hill School in Pottstown in 1948; Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia in 1952; and completed post-graduate programs in finance and accounting at Villanova University in Villanova. After completing his education, Edward served as 1st Lt. in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1952 to 1954.

Following a brief courtship, Edward married the love of his life, Nancy Roberts, at The Church of the Redeemer in Bryn Mawr on Sept. 19, 1959. Completely devoted to Nancy, they enjoyed 56 years of marriage while raising their children together.

Edward was the great-grandson of Christian Schmidt, who founded the Christian Schmidt Brewing Company of Philadelphia. Schmidt's was the largest brewery and the most popular beer in Philadelphia for many years. In 1955, Edward began his career at Schmidt's Brewery, ultimately rising to the position of Treasurer. While at Schmidt's, he met his best friend and future business partner, Franklin C. Markle, of Chester Springs.

In 1975, Edward and Frank took a bold business leap. They assumed the leadership of the Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. of Wilkes-Barre, where Edward was named president. Between 1976 and 1996, Edward and Frank built up the company to become one of Pepsi's most desirable franchises, while providing opportunity to their employees and supporting the community. During this time, he also earned a position on the Board of Directors for Laurel Packaging in Johnstown. Edward became known for his disciplined and fair business practices and for his profound respect for his workers. His employees asked him to serve as a Trustee of the Teamsters Union No. 401.

In 1996, following two successful decades with the company, Edward retired from the beverage industry. Never one to slow down, he then became vice president of Amtel Systems Corporation in Chester Springs. After his formal retirement in 2007, he continued to consult with individuals starting their own small businesses.

Edward was a master craftsman and woodworker. His home is furnished with a corner cabinet, low boy and numerous tables and chairs built by his artful hands. His garage was always the scene of the restoration and repair, and of one of several antique boats, his pride and joy being Wannsee, a 1941 Chris Craft 17' Deluxe named after his ancestral home in Germany. In his yard is a shed, dog house, tree house and fence he built. He delighted in teaching woodworking skills to his children, grandchildren and youngsters in the neighborhood.

A long time member of the Merion Golf Club and Merion Cricket Club, Edward played tennis for many years and maintained a lifelong passion for golf and perfecting his golf swing. He avidly supported many organizations, particularly the American Red Cross where his mother, Maria (Gerlach) Gardiner, had volunteered during World War II.