Roland Lee Turner, age 86, of Quinter, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at his home. He was born May 10, 1928 in rural Quinter to Lee Marlin and Della Kathryn (Long) Turner.
Roland was a 1947 graduate of Quinter High School. He went on to serve our country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. On November 9, 1963, he was united in marriage to Irene O. Deines in WaKeeney at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. They enjoyed 43 years of marriage together until Irene’s death on June 25, 2007.
Roland was a proud farmer and rancher. He was a devoted husband and father. In his spare time he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and having coffee with his friends.
Survivors include two brothers, Max and wife Gladys of Burlington, and Wesley and wife Loretta of Quinter; and one sister, Louise Hisey of Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Randall Troy Turner; a sister, Twila Yowell; and many nephews and nieces.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2015 at the Church of the Brethren in Quinter. Burial will be in the Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter.
Visitation will be Thursday, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home in Quinter.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Quinter Church of the Brethren. Checks made to the church may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.
Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com.