Richard E. Turner
December 10, 1941 ~ January 15, 2018
Richard E. Turner, 76, of Painesville Township, formerly of Thompson, died Monday, January 15, 2018. He was born December 10, 1941 in Washington Court House, OH to Bevis and Betty Jane Turner and had resided in Thompson most of his life. Rich worked as a dispatcher with R.W. Sidley Co. in Thompson, retiring after 44 years. He enjoyed riding his Honda Goldwing motorcycle, riding through all 48 continental states. He was a member of the Goldwing Road Riding Club and Northern Ohio Precision Drill Team. He also enjoyed playing golf and attending his grandkids activities. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sandra E. (Dewey); daughters Tracey (Bob) Gockel and Dawn (Jack) Tankovich, both of Mentor; grandchildren Kristen and Kyle Tankovich and Brooke Gockel. He was preceded in death by siblings William and Karen Turner and his parents. Friends will be received Sunday, January 21, 2018 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Behm Family Funeral Home, 26 River St. Madison. A funeral will be Monday, January 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Final Resting place will be Maple Grove Cemetery, Thompson. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110-9915. Friends may leave condolences online at www.behmfuneral.com
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We are so very sorry to hear about Rich. I worked with him for many years at Sidleys . Bill and I send our deepest condolences. Thoughts and prayers
We are so very sorry for your loss. We both worked with Rich at Sidleys for many years. You are in our thoughts and prayers He will be missed
We are so sorry to hear about your fathers passing. Sending prayers and you are in our thoughts.
I'm so sorry to hear of Rich's passing. I worked with Rich at Sidleys for many years. He used to tell me he was going to bring me ice cream for doing such a great job… and after he retired, he did. Such a great guy.
I'm so sorry for your great loss. I went to Ledgemont High School with Rich. I'm just so sorry for you all.
I’m so sorry for this great loss. I pray his family and other loved ones find comfort and solace in Christ. RIP
To the family of Richard E. Turner, I am sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in knowing that “Jehovah is close to the brokenhearted; He saves those who are crushed in spirit.” (Psalm 34:18) With sympathy,
I worked for Rich as a driver at RW Sidley for a number of years. Rich was never afraid to dish it out to us guys and on the same note took our grief on more than one occasion. He always treated us fair, always had our backs and made sure we made it home safe.
Sandy, I’m sorry to read about Rich passing away. Both of you were true friends of my parents.