Joseph R. Turner

Joseph R. Turner, 54, of Richland Center died Friday, April 9, 2010. Joseph R. Turner, 54, of Richland Center died Friday, April 9, 2010 in his home.Joseph was born in Madison, WI, on December 11, 1955 to William "Byron" and Lucille (Helgerson) Turner. Joseph was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, graduated from Seneca High School and spend his entire life in the area. Although considered a jack of all trades, he spent many of his years driving truck for local dairies.Joseph is survived by his children: Bobby Schroeder, Shawn Volden, Jessica Hughes, Jason and Travis Turner; 8 grandchildren; siblings Mike and Marcia; special friend Mary; former wife Linda; and his dog Chewey. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Jeanette. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church. Pastor Anna Sorenson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service.The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home of Gays Mills is serving the family. Joseph R. Turner, 54, of Richland Center died Friday, April 9, 2010 in his home. Joseph was born in Madison, WI, on December 11, 1955 to William "Byron" and Lucille (Helgerson) Turner. Joseph was baptized and confirmed at Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church, graduated from Seneca High School and spend his entire life in the area. Although considered a jack of all trades, he spent many of his years driving truck for local dairies. Joseph is survived by his children: Bobby Schroeder, Shawn Volden, Jessica Hughes, Jason and Travis Turner; 8 grandchildren; siblings Mike and Marcia; special friend Mary; former wife Linda; and his dog Chewey. He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister Jeanette. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, 2010 at Mt. Sterling Lutheran Church. Pastor Anna Sorenson will officiate with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call at the church from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. The Dommersnaes Bertram Family Funeral Home of Gays Mills is serving the family.