Carl GARDNER, aged 61, of 1927 Pennsylvania Avenue, died at his residence today following a lingering illness. Born in this city, February 5, 1893, he was a son of Victor and Manda Ott Gardner. Surviving are his widow, Julia Gardner; his children; M. Sgt. Victor Gardner, Germany; Mrs. Jean Nail, Mrs. Margaret Fennell, Jackaline, all of this city; Sgt. Carl Gardner of Korea; Joseph and Elmer Gardner of this city; a brother Victor Gardner this city; two sisters, Mrs. Nettie Thomas this city, Teresa of California; two grandchildren.