Richard Turnquist

Richard T. Turnquist, 85, died Monday, March 10, 2008 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Richard wished to donate his body to the University of Iowa. A celebration of life will be held Sunday, March 16, 2008 from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Country Club Crossing Mobile Home Park Club House, 1101 Hickory Boulevard in Altoona.
Richard was born January 15, 1923 in Des Moines. He worked as a laborer at Firestone for many years. He also served in the United States Army during World War II.
Richard is survived by his four daughters: Sheryl (Tim) Stanford, Marla Wells, Pam (Don) Bishop, and Evelyn Oliver (Ron Harrison); his step-son Edward James Pepper; 6 grandchildren; one great grandchild; and one great great grandchild on the way; and his sister Mae Crowell. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hulda and Carl Turnquist, his wife, Rose, and his five siblings.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Richard.

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