Doris Turpin passed away Sunday, December 19, 2021 at home surrounded by family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was caring, humble, and lived with unmatched selflessness. She was deeply loved and will be missed greatly by all who knew her.
Doris was born August 5th to the late Walter and Catherine (Balbach) Keck on the family homestead during the historically hot summer of 1936. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was baptized, confirmed, and attended school. Later she graduated from Reitz High School in 1954 where she was crowned football homecoming queen.
During the course of her life she worked at Permanent Savings & Loan, assisted in starting the family business (Dyna-Kleen Services, Inc.), owned and operated the Outpost (Hornville Tavern), worked at the Thrifty Nickel (Evansville & Nashville, TN), and then served as custodian for her church for over 20 years.
She devoted her life to raising her family and most enjoyed any activity that brought everyone together for a celebration or family meal. She was an excellent cook!
Doris is survived by brother Don Keck (Alice), son Jeff Day (Kathy), daughters Pam Day and Cathie Cure (Dr. Eric). Also grandchildren Kelly Coe (Derek), Kevin Day (Rachel), Addy Earles (Jeremy), Nikki Kyte, Natalie Day, Jonathan Diedrich, Kylee Day, and Logan Day. Great grandchildren Kate, Grant, and Claire Coe, Sam and Drew Day, Amelia Earles and Jade Diedrich.
Preceding her in death were husband Benny Day, husband Tom Turpin, brother Bob Keck, and son Brad Day along with her parents Walter and Catherine Keck.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, December 22 from 9AM until service time at 11AM. Pastor Stan Temme officiating at Trinity Lutheran Church 1401 Boonville- New Harmony Road, Darmstadt, In 47725.
