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Published by Washburn-McReavy Holcomb-Henry-Boom-Purcell Shoreview Funeral Chapel on Nov. 7, 2007.

Turner, Dr. Deane A. Home in Heaven November 6, 2007 Age 88, of Roseville. Preceded in death by his loving wife of 61 years, Ferryl. Survived by daughter, Sherry Oleson; granddaughter, Anne-Marie Growe and husband, Patrick; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Daniel, Gabrielle and Tahlia Growe; sister, LaVora Knudsen; nephews and nieces. Deane was a decorated WWII Army Air Force, B-17 co-pilot veteran. In 1984, he retired as Professor Emeritus, U of M after 32 years of service. Deane volunteered his time and talents to many organizations. He was known for his kind heart and generous nature. Deane was a friend to many. Funeral Service 2 PM Saturday (visitation at 1 PM) at MACALESTER PLYMOUTH UNITED CHURCH, 1658 Lincoln Avenue, St. Paul. Visitation also 5-8 PM Friday at HOLCOMB-HENRY- BOOM, 515 Hwy 96 at Mackubin, Shoreview (651-482-7606). Interment at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. Memorials preferred.

This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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November 13, 2007

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November 9, 2007

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November 9, 2007

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Gary Turner

November 13, 2007

My Uncle Deane was a classy, proud professor. His role in education created an incredible network of friends all over the country in education and agri-business. He was proud of his country, ancestors and his family. As Paul wrote to Timothy in Second Timothy, chapter 4 vs.7 - "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the Race, I have kept the faith". Dr. Deane, we will miss you.

Brent Turner

November 9, 2007

Great Uncle Dr. Dean Turner,
where do I start? I remember visits from Uncle Dean and Ferryl all over the country. Well known that Uncle Dean was the first "Dr." in our family. He was a great teacher and was always learning. He was part of the RAM club (Retired Agriculture Men) from the U of M. I'm sure that my dad and I both went to the U of M because of Dean. He spent much time talking about his experiences in the B17 Fortress as a copilot and going down over Belgium, as well as the Turner family history going back into Scotland. He is already greatly missed.

Paul Turner

November 9, 2007

Deane was my father Ralph's cousin. Following my father's death in 1969 at the age of 63, Deane and his late wife Ferryl were very kind to my widowed mother Martha. Deane would help her with house repairs and snow removal tasks. Deane and Ferryl would invite her over for dinner and take her to social events like concerts. He was a very friendly, kind and wonderful man. He will be greatly missed by me and the family.

Paul Turner

David and Kay Turner Dole

November 7, 2007

As one who married into the Turner clan, I appreciated Deane's friendly helpfulness, always evident. It meant he made instantaneous friends which became permanent. His knowledge of the family and its "roots" was a great help to all.