IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Robert "Bob" Ernest

Robert "Bob"  Ernest Turner Profile Photo

Turner

May 23, 1926 — Jan 6, 2022

Obituary

Robert "Bob" Turner, age 95, of Windom, passed away in his home on Thursday, January 6, 2022. Robert "Bob" Ernest Turner was born on May 23, 1926, to Ernest H. and Jenny (Smestad) Turner at their home in Lakeside Township, Cottonwood County, MN. He was baptized at Reformation Lutheran Church in St. Paul on Sept. 10, 1926, and confirmed at the American Lutheran Church in Windom, MN on May 19, 1940. Bob attended country school in Cottonwood County, District #23. He attended Windom Public Schools and graduated with the Class of 1944. He served in the US Armed Forces from May 13, 1946 - November 19, 1947. On April 4, 1964, he married Faye D Gerken at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, NE. The marriage was blessed with two children, Kjell and Joel. Bob worked hard and enjoyed retirement at the age of 80. Beginning in 1950, Bob owned and operated Hiway Appliance and then built and sold UHF towers for Todd Communications, he farmed for twenty-two years, and worked in the TV sales and cable business, beginning in 1950, until his retirement in 2006. Bob was a member of the American Lutheran Church and the men's chorus. He was very active in the community and was a member of the Prudence Masonic Lodge #97, El Riad Shrine, Sons of Norway, Cottonwood County Historical Society, Windom Kiwanis, Lamberton Commercial Clubs, American Legion Post #206 in Windom, and Walnut Grove Commercial Club. Bob's hobbies were flying, sailing and Viking's football. He also enjoyed social events. Bob is survived by his wife of 57 years, Faye; children, Kjell (Liz) Turner of Windom, MN, and Joel (Samantha) Turner of Phoenix, AZ; two grandchildren, Brian (April) Turner and Jennifer Turner; one great-grandchild, Arielle; and one brother, A. Wiggins (Wanda) Turner of Bingham Lake, MN. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Peter Turner; and one sister, Joan (Robert) Reed. Blessed be the memory of Robert "Bob" Turner.
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Funeral Services

Visitation

January
9

Sunday

LaCanne Family Celebration of Life Center- Windom

2280 6th Avenue, Windom, MN 56101

2:00 - 4:00 pm

Masonic Rites will follow the visitation at 4:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home

Visitation

January
10

Monday

The American Lutheran Church of Windom

906 Prospect Avenue, Windom, MN 56101

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Funeral Service

January
10

Monday

The American Lutheran Church of Windom

906 Prospect Avenue, Windom, MN 56101

Starts at 2:30 pm

Military Honors will be at the church, immediately following the service at the church. The Celebration of Life Service will be livestreamed on the American Lutheran Church-Windom Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

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