Robert Turk

Robert David Turk, 87, of Soldiers Grove, WI formerly of Janesville died Friday, November 16, 2018. Bob was born November 27,1930 in Petersburg, WI. Bob attended school in Beloit. He was employed at Fairbanks Morse for 40 years. Bob was a member of the Fairbanks Morse Quarter Cemetery club. He served in the Marines during the Korean War and was active in the VFW and Marine Corps league of Beloit and the Gays Mills Post 308 American Legion. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and enjoyed cooking. He spent his retirement years in Soldiers Grove pursuing his dreams. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Ruth Turk; sister, Loretta, all of California but originating from Crow Hollow and Petersburg, WI; brother in- law, Earl Copus; sister in- law, Mavis Turk both of California; and son in law, Gary Moriva of Eagle River, WI. Survivors include long time special friend Roxanne Riley and her 2 children Karla True (Cliff) of Beloit, WI and Mark Riley of Tiffany, WI, his former wife Arlene, son Michael of Janesville and daughter Diane (Brad) of Eagle River, brother Otis (Gwyn) of Baytown, TX; nine grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews in California; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 11am on Saturday, November 24, 2018 at the Our Saviours Lutheran Church in Solders Grove. Pastor Carrie Anderson will officiate with burial to follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery. Friends may call from 4-6pm on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Vosseteig Funeral Home in Gays Mills. Online condolences may be offered at www.VossFH.com The Vosseteig Funeral Home of Gays Mills is serving the family.