Frederick D. Gardner

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[edit] Overview

Frederick (Fred) Dozier Gardner (November 6, 1869 – December 18, 1933), an American businessman and coffin and hearse manufacturer from St. Louis, Missouri, served as the Governor of Missouri from 1917 to 1921.

[edit] Political Career

Mr. Gardner was born in Kentucky, but rose to prominence in St. Louis. The only political office he ever sought was a single term as governor, and he won in the election of 1916. However, he did later attend national conventions of the Democratic Party.

[edit] Businessman

In addition to his political career, Gardner spent 47 years in the funeral industry both as a funeral director and supplier. [1] He worked for the Ellis Undertaking Co., M. Hermann & Son Livery & Undertaking, and the Southern Undertaking Co., all located in St. Louis. He eventually owned the St. Louis Coffin Co., and served as its president.[1] He was also vice president of Gardner Motor Co. which operated in St. Louis from 1920- 1932 and manufactured hearses and ambulances. [1] He also operated casket manufacturing plants in Memphis, Tennessee; Texarkana, Arkansas; and Dallas, Texas. [2]

[edit] Masonic

He was also a respected Freemason belonging to the historic Tuscan Lodge #360 Masonic Temple.

[edit] Death and burial

Mr. Gardner died Dec. 18, 1933 in St. Louis, and was buried in the Bellefontaine Cemetery there with full Masonic rites.

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Preceded by
Elliot Woolfolk Major		 Governor of Missouri
1917-1921		 Succeeded by
Arthur M. Hyde
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[edit] References

  1. ^ a b c Beck, Todd Van. (June 2008) "Gov. Gardner: Funeral Director of the People". American Funeral Director 131(6),72-72
  2. ^ Christensen, Lawrence O, (1999) Dictionary of Missouri Biography ISBN 0826212220.

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