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Richard Turnquist Obituary
Pleasant Hill
Nels was a lifetime resident of Des Moines, born October 27, 1937 to Al and Gladys Turnquist. He was the oldest son with siblings: Marilyn (Dale) Koestler, Sharon (Don) Gustafson, Jerry (Aida) LeMar, and Sharilyn(Tim) Nodsle.
Married to the love of his life, Marjorie Ann Schlieper, June 26, 1959, they made their marriage about improving the lives of their family and community. This family, of 54 years, included children: Suzanne (Kendall, Kate) Hicks, Jennifer (Ron, Bailey, Chris, Claire, and Sarah) Hanson, Ric (Steve Wernimont, Jasmine, Bryan and A.J.) Turnquist, Todd Turnquist and Amy(Mike, Jake, Justin, Sophia) Reeves.
Nels was preceded in death by his parents, Gladys and Al, and son Todd.
He was a member of the Pleasant Hill Church of Christ and was a dedicated volunteer including: S.E. Polk Community School Board - President, Altoona Hustling Herdsman and Four Mile Lassies 4H club, Iowa Association of School Boards - President, Heartland Area Education Board - President, Master Gardner of Polk County.
Visitation will occur Thursday evening, June 26th, from 5-8pm at Hamilton's Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW in Altoona Iowa. A celebration of Nel's life will be held 2:30 pm, Friday, June 27th at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Burial to follow at Rising Sun Cemetery in Rising Sun Iowa.
We would respectfully ask that any memorial contributions be directed to the Unity Point Hospice unitypointhospice.org or Unity Point Hospice 11333 Aurora Ave Urbandale, Iowa 50322.
Online condolences may be directed toward www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
July 2, 2014
Turnquist Family: I am sorry to hear of Nels passing. He was such a fine man, a loving father and a constant contributor to the community. It was a pleasure to have this family in school, and I recall, with great sadness, the loss of Todd. May you find comfort and peace in the many memories you hold dear.
Martha Warner, Altoona
Jan Garrett-Adair
June 29, 2014
Sharon - I am so sorry to hear of your brother's death. Please know I am thinking of you, and your family.
June 26, 2014
Nels, you were the greatest big brother I could have ever asked for. I am glad you were born before me so I could always call you my big brother and you looked out for me and showed me what love for others is all about.
Jerry Ferrell
June 26, 2014
I was proud to be a PCMG with Nels and he was a wonderful person and I know he will be missed. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
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