James E. Turner

1943 - 2019

Turner, James E. On Wednesday, February 13, 2019, faithful husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle, passed away unexpectedly at age 75. Jim will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 50 years, Kathleen (Karrer) and children Dan (Amber Turner), Mary (Tim Toepel), Elizabeth (Dale Kandziora), and Jill (Chad Gorectke). Preceded in death by his sister, Judy Freeman and youngest son Jimmy. He will always be remembered by his brother Lt. Col. (Ret.) Jerold E. Turner of Phoenix, AZ, 12 grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Born to Elinor and Lt. Col. U.S. Army Earl Turner on September 8, 1943. He graduated from the University of Missouri and started his teaching career at Hopkins Street School in Milwaukee in 1967, where he met his wife Kathleen. Throughout his entire 35 year career he taught within the Milwaukee Public School System, retiring in 2006. He loved teaching and he loved kids. Jim was an active member of St. Charles serving as an usher. After retirement he spent his summers at Silver Spring Golf Club as a senior league coordinator. He was actively involved with his children's activities and followed his grandchildren's events closely. He loved his family, golf and traveling to foreign countries. Visitation Monday Feb. 18 at St. Charles Catholic Church, Hartland from 9:30 until Memorial Mass at 11 AM followed by a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Special Olympics or American Heart Association.