William Turner

1946 - 2020

Turner, William R. "Bill"

FAIRFIELD - William R. "Bill" Turner, age 73, of Fairfield passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 at home with his loving family by his side. William, son of Leo and Helen (Keller) Turner was born Sept. 16, 1946. William attended Pecks Corner Grade School, Baraboo High School and obtained his Associates Degree from Madison Area Technical College. On June 17, 1967 he was united in marriage to Charlene Marie Walker. Bill hauled milk for Zech and Kuhnau. He proudly served in the US Army Reserve during the Vietnam War from May 13, 1968 until his honorable discharge on Aug. 20, 1969. He dedicated his entire life to farming and raising his family. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo, volunteering as an usher for many years; he was also a member of the American Legion, VFW, Vietnam Veterans Chapter 221 in Portage and 4th Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed playing euchre, Mexican train, baking cookies from Harry Jantz recipes, attending the Sauk County fair demolitions and volunteering at the beer stand. He served on the Town of Fairfield Board for many years.

Survivors include his loving wife of 53 years, Charlene; children, Billy (Sherry) Turner, Jeff (Wendy) Turner, Ben (Dena) Turner, all of Baraboo and Susan (Donnie) Thering of Sauk City. He is further survived by eight grandchildren, Patrick, Ashton, Brandt, Leyla, Jenna, Logan, Mason and Clayton; his favorite brother, John (Deb) Turner of Baraboo as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, George (Myrtle) Keller.

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Baraboo on Friday, Sept. 18, 2020 at 11 a.m. with Father Jay Poster officiating. Visitation will be held at the church from 10 a.m. until the time of mass. Military honors will be conducted at the church following the mass. The Redlin Funeral Home is assisting the family.