Robert John Turnen, age 79 of Goodyear, AZ died May 24, 2018 in Goodyear, AZ. He was born January 26, 1939 in Milwaukee, WI to Alfred and Erna Turnen. He served in the US Army Reserve from February, 1957 to February 1961 as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. As a youth Robert was active in sports. He enjoyed YMCA youth activities and at the age of 10 years old began participating in the city of Milwaukee baseball program. His participation in baseball continued through high school where he also played football. Robert graduated from the University of Wisconsin School of Mechanical Engineering. He worked at Dow Chemical Co., American Can Co., and James River in research and other vice-presidential positions, including plant manager at several locations. His employment gained him a national community of good friends.
Robert was always willing to share his talents with his community wherever he lived. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club in Tennessee. He participated in interdenominational churches in six different communities that he lived in. He assisted his son John’s ice hockey teams from grade school through high school voluntarily serving in several support positions, including coach. With all of his accomplishments he was most proud and loving of his family. Robert is survived by his wife, Judith E. Turnen; daughter, Joanne Turnen; son, John Turnen and one grandchild.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, June 4, 2018 at Thompson Funeral Chapel, 926 S. Litchfield Road, Goodyear, AZ 85338. The family suggests that donations be made to Habitat for Humanity.
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