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August Arthur Turnes Jr.
April 25, 1937 — January 26, 2018
August Arthur Turnes , age 80 of Hastings, died Friday January 26, 2018 at his residence.
August was born April 25, 1937 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of August Arthur Sr. and Eva Mae (Smith) Turnes. Augie graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1956. He enjoyed playing football during his High School years. Augie and Jean Nichols were married on April 26, 1958. She preceded him in death, September 17, 1970. Augie married Eleanor Sower on August 17, 1974.
Augie worked for the Attwood Corporation and also did Carpentry work. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Jaycees. He enjoyed doing carpentry work, was a big fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers, and enjoyed watching them play. Augie also enjoyed playing cards.
Augie was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean, parents, August and Eva Turnes, siblings, Marilyn Ignatiades, Bev DeWitt, David Turnes, grandson, David Bjornseth, son-in-law, Ed Fisher, sister-in-law, Marilyn Turnes and brother-in-law, Ray Maynard.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, and children, Gloria Erskine, Mark (Molly) Turnes, Tracie Fisher, step-child, Vicki (Frank) Price, siblings, Marge Maynard, Liz (Ken) Haight, Chuck (Pat) Turnes, Pat (Bob) Fillingham, Mary Turnes, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday January 30th from 6pm - 8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday January 31st at 1:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Luncheon will follow Cemetery services at the Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI.
August was born April 25, 1937 in Hastings, Michigan, the son of August Arthur Sr. and Eva Mae (Smith) Turnes. Augie graduated from Hastings High School, class of 1956. He enjoyed playing football during his High School years. Augie and Jean Nichols were married on April 26, 1958. She preceded him in death, September 17, 1970. Augie married Eleanor Sower on August 17, 1974.
Augie worked for the Attwood Corporation and also did Carpentry work. He was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Church, the Knights of Columbus and the Jaycees. He enjoyed doing carpentry work, was a big fan of the Detroit Lions and Tigers, and enjoyed watching them play. Augie also enjoyed playing cards.
Augie was preceded in death by his first wife, Jean, parents, August and Eva Turnes, siblings, Marilyn Ignatiades, Bev DeWitt, David Turnes, grandson, David Bjornseth, son-in-law, Ed Fisher, sister-in-law, Marilyn Turnes and brother-in-law, Ray Maynard.
He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, and children, Gloria Erskine, Mark (Molly) Turnes, Tracie Fisher, step-child, Vicki (Frank) Price, siblings, Marge Maynard, Liz (Ken) Haight, Chuck (Pat) Turnes, Pat (Bob) Fillingham, Mary Turnes, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.
Visitation will be held Tuesday January 30th from 6pm - 8pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.
Celebration of Life service will be held Wednesday January 31st at 1:00 pm at the Funeral Home. Interment will take place at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Luncheon will follow Cemetery services at the Commission on Aging, 320 W. Woodlawn Ave., Hastings, MI.
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