Jennie Marie Ketterl-Gardner

Jennie Marie Ketterl-Gardner, aged 68, peacefully passed away on February 20, 2025, at her home in McVille, ND. She was born on August 25, 1956, in Minneapolis, MN, to James Ketterl and Janice Dares. Jeni was a longtime resident of McVille. She married Bennie “Gunner” Gardner on September 11, 2004, in Brewer Lake, ND. Jeni worked as a bartender for the majority of her life, serving many places like Ervs, Ivy’s Place, Specks, and many other places in Fargo, ND; later becoming the proud owner of Gunner and Jeni’s Chuckwagon, serving food, laugher, and lots of love all across North Dakota. Crafting was Jeni’s passion, if you knew her, you knew she was always coming up with something fun and creative to gift to her loved ones. Everywhere Jeni went, someone knew her; she was known by and will be missed by all.

She is survived by her siblings, Jill Pierce, Jeff Ketterl,  Harriet Nelson, James “Chuck” (Jackie) Dares, Jon Dares; step-children, Monty Gardner, Lacey Albrecht, Krystal Heller; grandchildren, Alexis Gardner, Cody Gardner, Kia Henson, Kevin Gardner, Kyle Gardner, Paige Heller, Kaitlin Heller, Leona Heller, Parker Albrech, Charolette Albrech; many great-grandchildren; nephews, Douglas Ketterl, Alex Nelson, Jeffery “Wally” Ketterl, Christopher Ketterl; nieces, Jessie Elmberg, Tinisha Elmberg, Loretta Elmberg, DeVonna Sam, Katherine Dares, Charlie Dares, Annabelle Ketterl; many great-nieces and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Bennie “Gunner” Gardner; parents James Ketterl, Janice and James Dares; brother, James “Jimmie” Ketterl; grandparents, and many close friends, and family. Donations can be sent to P.O. Box 186, McVille, ND 58254 in care of Jeni Gardner.

Memorial Services will be held at Stanley-Iverson Funeral Home, McVille, Saturday, March 1st at 11:30 a.m. with visitation starting at 10:30 a.m.