Michael Robert Turner, 68, Emporia, Kansas, passed away at his home surrounded by family on Monday, December 3, 2012.
Michael was born May 8, 1944 in Emporia, the son of Walter Robert and Mary Catherine (Hotzel) Turner. He married Judith (Judy) Ann Johnson in Salina, Kansas on September 16, 1978.
Michael attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a graduate of Emporia High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army. He was stationed at Nike Missile Base in Gardner, Kansas, and in Alaska as a radar technician. He had been employed at Stanion Wholesale Electric for 35 years, having retired in 2010.
Michael’s life revolved around his wife, his boys, and their activities. He served as a coach for Brian’s soccer and baseball teams, and was a supporter of American Legion baseball. He served as an Assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop #165 while Alex was in scouting.
He enjoyed woodworking and craftsmanship, and was happiest outdoors, either hiking with his brothers, playing with his beagle, Tanner, or going to Wichita Wingnuts games. He loved watching KU Basketball, cruising the back roads in his Jeep, and going to the casino with his wife, Judy.
Surviving Michael are his wife; two sons, Brian, and his wife, Lisa, of Wichita, and Alex of Emporia; three brothers, Roger, and wife, Marilyn, Olathe, Kansas, Terry, and wife, Delores, and Steven, and wife, Susan, of Emporia; and a sister, Mary Susan Cocca of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Donald Robert.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Emporia, on Friday, December 7, 2012, at 10:30 A.M., conducted by Pastor John Davis, of the church, and Rev. Ashley Masoni, Chaplain, University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City. Interment will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at St. Mark's Church ~ 1508 W. 12th ~ Thursday evening, December 6, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions to Emporia Friends of the Zoo, or St. Mark’s Lutheran Church may be sent in care of the funeral home.
Michael Turner was an amazing husband, father, and friend. He will be missed by many. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael Robert Turner, please visit our flower store.
Michael was born May 8, 1944 in Emporia, the son of Walter Robert and Mary Catherine (Hotzel) Turner. He married Judith (Judy) Ann Johnson in Salina, Kansas on September 16, 1978.
Michael attended Sacred Heart Catholic School and was a graduate of Emporia High School. Following graduation, he entered the United States Army. He was stationed at Nike Missile Base in Gardner, Kansas, and in Alaska as a radar technician. He had been employed at Stanion Wholesale Electric for 35 years, having retired in 2010.
Michael’s life revolved around his wife, his boys, and their activities. He served as a coach for Brian’s soccer and baseball teams, and was a supporter of American Legion baseball. He served as an Assistant Scout Master with Boy Scout Troop #165 while Alex was in scouting.
He enjoyed woodworking and craftsmanship, and was happiest outdoors, either hiking with his brothers, playing with his beagle, Tanner, or going to Wichita Wingnuts games. He loved watching KU Basketball, cruising the back roads in his Jeep, and going to the casino with his wife, Judy.
Surviving Michael are his wife; two sons, Brian, and his wife, Lisa, of Wichita, and Alex of Emporia; three brothers, Roger, and wife, Marilyn, Olathe, Kansas, Terry, and wife, Delores, and Steven, and wife, Susan, of Emporia; and a sister, Mary Susan Cocca of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Donald Robert.
Funeral services will be held at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Emporia, on Friday, December 7, 2012, at 10:30 A.M., conducted by Pastor John Davis, of the church, and Rev. Ashley Masoni, Chaplain, University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City. Interment will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at St. Mark's Church ~ 1508 W. 12th ~ Thursday evening, December 6, 2012 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Memorial contributions to Emporia Friends of the Zoo, or St. Mark’s Lutheran Church may be sent in care of the funeral home.
Michael Turner was an amazing husband, father, and friend. He will be missed by many. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Michael Robert Turner, please visit our flower store.
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