John J. Turk

John J. Turk Passed away on March 19, 2011 in Fort Pierce, Florida. He was born on February 6, 1930 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has lived on the Treasure Coast since 1989, after retiring from AT&T in Indianapolis. He worked for 20 years at the Savannah Golf Club in Port St. Lucie, Florida, where he made many new and wonderful friends with whom he shared some great times. John is survived by daughters Susie Brancheau and husband Denny, Joanie Bates and husband Greg, and Bonnie Turk. He is also survived by son Tom Turk. He was preceded in death by his wife Joan and son John; also, his mother Mary Kronoshek, father Frank Turk, and siblings Frank, Joe and Vivian Turk. In addition to his children, John is survived by seven grandchildren: Bonnie and Christie Brancheau, Katie and David Turk, John and Dan Turk, and Ben Bates. John graduated from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, where he was an all state football player on both offense and defense. John was very proud of his Haughville roots, and was a long-standing member of the Slovenian National Home. Other memberships include Pioneers of America and the Elks Lodge in Fort Pierce. He was a veteran of the United States Army . . . here's to honor. John was an avid sports fan and passed that trait on to his children and grandchildren. He will be missed always, but particularly during Colts and Notre Dame football games. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Lucie Hospice House, 5090 Dunn Road, Fort Pierce, Florida, 34981. A private ceremony for family and friends has been scheduled in Fort Pierce. Arrangements are under the direction of Haisley Funeral Home. An online guestbook may be signed at www.haisley funeralhome.com