Harry W. Turner, 84, of rural Wabash, Indiana passed away at 9:45 a.m. on Friday, December 9, 2016 at Wellbrooke of Wabash in Wabash, Indiana. He was born to the late Wilbur and Laura (Smith) Turner on January 29, 1932 in Marion, Indiana.
Harry served his country in the United States Army. He married Darlene Holtsclaw on January 29, 1954, she survives. Harry was affiliated with Mt. Olive United Methodist Church in Marion, Indiana. He was a member of Van Buren American Legion in Van Buren, Indiana. Harry retired from Dana Corporation in Marion, Indiana.
Along with his wife, Darlene; a son survives him, Neal A. Turner (Jill) of Morristown, Indiana; two daughters, Mrs. Cindy (Robert) Veverka of Pella, Iowa and JoAnn Stephens of Wabash, Indiana; sister in law, Carol Turner of Wabash, Indiana; seven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Harry is preceded in death by two brothers, Francis Dean and William R. Turner.
Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, with Rev. Rob Barton officiating. Burial will follow in the Emery Cemetery in LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.
Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Tuesday, December 13, 2016 at the funeral home. Preferred memorials are directed to Van Buren American Legion, 7595 E. 450 N., Van Buren, Indiana 46991 or Troyer Library, 1 E. Kendall Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com