Recently retired economics professor dies at 63

Economics Professor Roy J. Gardner died unexpectedly Monday in his Bloomington home, according to a Department of Economics newsletter. Gardner, 63, recently retired from IU.
 
He specialized in game theory, and its application to class struggle, draft resistance and many other topics, according to the Alliance of Distinguished and Titled Professors website.

Prior to becoming an IU faculty member in 1983, he graduated summa cum laude from Bradley University, was awarded the Bronze Star for his service as a U.S. Army officer in Vietnam and earned his Ph.D. in economics from Cornell University, according to the newsletter.

Gardner was also involved in many international grants including the German Science Foundation and TransAtlantic Cooperation grants.

Gardner is survived by his wife Carla Gardner, son James Gardner and daughter Sara Gardner.

“Roy was dynamic and full of life,” said Gerhard Glomm, chair of the Department of Economics, in the newsletter. “(He) will be deeply missed by each person who knew him.”