- Date Of Death: May 23, 2020
- State: Michigan
Richard (Dick) Turner, age 76 of Lakeland, Minnesota, passed from this life into the arms of his Heavenly Father on May 23, 2020, surrounded in love with his family at his side. He was born October 26, 1943 in Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Richard and Dorothy Turner. His childhood/teen years were filled with music opportunities which continued throughout his life as a passion and a gift he used to serve and bring joy to others. Dick especially loved singing with his church choir, developing long-lasting friendships. He graduated from Dunkerton High School, Dunkerton, Iowa. A degree in Education at State College of Iowa and a Masters of Divinity Degree from Bethel Seminary prepared him for teaching, pastoring, singing, and serving in his church and community.
Dick married Sharon Borg from Forest City, Iowa in 1966. Their three children, Wayne, Anne, and Jim were always his pride and joy.
Dick served in the US Army in Viet Nam 1969-1970, achieving a Bronze Star medal for meritorious achievement in ground operations. He was active in the Woodbury VFW, serving as Chaplain and a member of the VFW/American Legion Honor Guard.
During his latter days in home hospice, the Shepherd of the Valley choir singing outside his window and in the front yard brought happiness, peace, and strength on many spring days.
Dick is survived by his wife, Sharon; sons Wayne and Jim; daughter, Anne; her children, Vaughn and Brynn; his sister, Judy (Steve) Strotman; many cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Dorothy Turner; sister, JoAnn Turner.
