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Donald J Turnquist

Birth	:	1919
Death	:	27 Mar 2016
Burial	:	Colome Cemetery, Colome, Tripp County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.2638245, -99.7223816
Description	:	Donald Turnquist Funeral services for Donald Turnquist were held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gregory with Pastor Royal Archer officiating. Music was provided by Charlene Juran, and great-granddaughters, soloists, accompanied by Bette Fogel, pianist. Marsha Risseeuw, Faye Bertram, Marcella Hermsen and Beverly Hines were in charge of registration and Faye Condon, Jackie Musilek, Juanita Peterson and Sharon Cole were flower attendants. Casket bearers were Mike Gassen, Russ Richey, Chet McCormick Jim Richey, Dan Musilek, Dave Cole, Rich Cole, Terry Weickum and Brad Hennebold. Honorary casket bearers were Don’s grandsons and granddaughters. Burial was in the... Read More	Donald Turnquist Funeral services for Donald Turnquist were held on Friday, April 1, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Gregory with Pastor Royal Archer officiating. Music was provided by Charlene Juran, and great-granddaughters, soloists, accompanied by Bette Fogel, pianist. Marsha Risseeuw, Faye Bertram, Marcella Hermsen and Beverly Hines were in charge of registration and Faye Condon, Jackie Musilek, Juanita Peterson and Sharon Cole were flower attendants. Casket bearers were Mike Gassen, Russ Richey, Chet McCormick Jim Richey, Dan Musilek, Dave Cole, Rich Cole, Terry Weickum and Brad Hennebold. Honorary casket bearers were Don’s grandsons and granddaughters. Burial was in the Colome City Cemetery in Colome with military honors conferred by the Colome American Legion Post and the Winner VFW Post. Kotrba-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Donald was born on January 12, 1919 near Ardmore to Oscar and Francis Gardner Turnquist. He attended grade school near his family home and graduated from high school in Edgemont in 1937. In 1938 Donald’s folks sold their home to the military and moved to the farm they had purchased near Wewela. It was there he met the love of his life, Imogene Pearl Smith and they were married December 27, 1941. They celebrated their 74th wedding anniversary in December. Donald and Imogene were separated soon after due to the breakout of World War II. Donald enlisted in the Navy in September of 1942. He was shipped overseas the following year and did not return home until November of 1945. During this time, he was one of many who crossed the English Channel on D-Day and helped to ensure the freedom of our great country. He achieved the rank of Motor Machinist Mate, 1st class and in his later years, loved to relate stories about maintaining the ships and adventures he had during the war. Following the war, Donald returned home and purchased a farm in February of 1946 just southeast of Wewela. Although he worked hard, he always found time to be a part of his children’s lives traveling to sporting events, 4-H and any other activity they were involved in. Donald’s love of baseball and sports never ended and he followed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren to many games. Donald was never happier than when he was tinkering with machinery or working in his garden. As an active member of the Colome American Legion, Post 146, he served as Commander and was influential in building the present home of this post. He walked in many a parade as part of the color guard. Donald John Turnquist, 97, of Wewela, died on Easter morning March 27, 2016. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar and Frances Turnquist; his siblings, Frances, Dorothy, Eleanor, Carol and Elroy; and his sons Larry and Roger. He is survived by his wife Imogene Turnquist; his daughters, Donna (Donald) Steppat and Nancy (Larry) Grim all of Gregory; son, Ronald Turnquist of Colome; daughter-in-law, Helen Turnquist of Winner; sixteen grandchildren: Valerie (Jeff) Johnson, Tony (Cindy) Steppat, Todd (Denise Behnke) Steppat, Voni (Tim) Vink, Travis (Sue) Turnquist, Trent (Teresa) Turnquist, Abby (Gregg) Schramm, Tim Turnquist (James Benes), John Turnquist, Matt (Gloriann) Peddicord, Luke Peddicord, Heth (Rachael) Turnquist, Natalie (Andy) Damgaard, Ryan (Tiffany) Turnquist, Rena Grim, Annie (Andrew) Hamilton; thirty (soon to be 31) great-grandchildren; and two (soon to be three) great-great-grandchildren. Submitted by Nancy (#47561836)

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Donald J Turnquist's memorial is located at: Colome Cemetery, Colome, Tripp County, USA.
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Latitude: 43.2638245
Longitude: -99.7223816

Family Members:

Parent

Oscar John Turnquist

(1887 - 1965)

Francis Henrietta “Teddy” Gardner Turnquist

(1889 - 1973)

Spouse

Imogene Smith Turnquist

(1919 - 2016)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Dorothy Mae Turnquist Bradeen

(1913 - 2007)

Children

Larry Turnquist

(1948 - 2011)

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Coordinate: 43.2638245, -99.7223816

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Coordinate: 43.3850000, -99.8520000

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Coordinate: 43.0642014, -99.6908035

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Coordinate: 43.2380000, -99.4480000

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Coordinate: 43.2202988, -99.4338989

17. Dixon Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.3932991, -99.4738998

18. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.0823490, -99.5336010

19. Mniska Presbyterian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4593800, -99.5531500

20. Saint Boniface Catholic Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.2130000, -100.0450000

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Coordinate: 43.4756012, -99.5500031

23. West Enterprise Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.9785995, -99.7478027

24. Ideal Cemetery
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