Reinhold J. Gartner

Reinhold (Ray) James Gartner was born on March 3, 1898 in Allegheny City, PA, the son of August Gartner & Hildegard Schad.

Ray met his future wife, Ida Cortilda Dieringer while working on his bus line between Pittsburgh and Ohio.

Ray's bus

Ray & Ida courting

He married Ida Cortilda Dieringer on June 11, 1925 in Waynesburg, Ohio. Ida was born on May 21, 1905, the daughter of John & Clare Dieringer.

Ray & Ida's Wedding

(Ida's brother, Bob, and his wife Bessie Dieringer were the witnesses)

Ray & Ida had five children:

	Dolores Jane Gartner, born October 16, 1926
	Raymond Edward Gartner, born July 14, 1928
	Thomas Andrew Gartner, born October 16, 1929
	John Earl Gartner, born October 2, 1935
	Alice Marie Gartner, born December 6, 1936

Ray & Ida's 5 children: Ray, John, Tom, Alice & Dolores

(taken on the farm in Waynesburg, Ohio)

The family lived in Canton, Ohio.

Ray's first house in Canton, OH

Joseph & Marcella Gartner (Ray's brother & sister-in-law) with Ida & Ray - 1940

Ray & Ida around 1940

Ray Gartner - 1950

Ray & Ida on their 35th Wedding Anniversary - 1960

Ray died on April 10, 1973 and Ida died on January 18, 1989.