David Richard Turpin III

David served in the United States Army, while he was stationed in Germany he met his wife of 45 years, Inge Theobald. He was the owner of Spartan Dental Lab. David was an avid Harley Davidson rider and huge Michigan State fan.

David is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kathleen “Kathy” Turpin; brother, William “Billy” Turpin.

Surviving to cherish his memory are his wife of 45 years, Inge; son, David Henry (Pamela) Turpin; grandsons, David Richard IV, Daniel Patrick, Dillon Henry; puppy, Wrangler; brothers, Joseph (Patricia) Turpin, Dennis (Val) Turpin; sisters, Deborah (Lloyd) Getzen, Patty (Ernie) McGill, Mary (Nadim) Salim, and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 25, 2016 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Homes, 1730 E. Grand River Ave., East Lansing, MI 48823. Funeral services will take place on Friday, August 26 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St Thomas Aquinas, 955 Alton Rd., East Lansing, MI 48823.

For those desiring, contributions may be made in memory of David to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 4595 Broadmoor Avenue Southeast #230, Kentwood, MI 49512.

Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.greastlansing.com.