Erwin Glenn Turner, 89, of Dubuque passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.

Visitation will be from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM, Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Cremation Service 3860 Asbury Road. The Funeral Service for Erwin will be 1:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 2019, at the Linwood Cemetery Mueller Chapel with Rev. Dianne Grace officiating and military honors by the American Legion Post #6.

Erwin was born December 23, 1929 in Manchester, Iowa, son of Dale and Leda (Heiserman) Turner. He married LaVonna Wilke, March 28, 1955, in Langworthy, IA. She preceded him in death June 1994.

He served in the U.S. Army.

He was employed at Dubuque John Deere Tractor Works retiring in 1994. He was a member of UAW Local # 94. Erwin enjoyed fishing, trapping, and cherished his time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He is survived by three daughters, Michelle Freisinger, Marilyn (Jim) Ploessl, and Patty Turner; four grandchildren, Bryan (Michelle) Freisinger, Renee Freisinger, Trinity Turner and Tristan Turner; five great-grandchildren, Natalie, Andrew, Jacob, and Alexander Freisinger, and Kendrick Turner; and a special family friend, Joan Kelly.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Darrell and Michael and his siblings.

A memorial has been established in memory of Erwin.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Hospice of Dubuque especially Jenni and Stephanie.

Online condolences can be sent by visiting Erwin’s obituary at www.hskfh.com