Howard L. Turner, 89, went to his heavenly home on November 27, 2023.

Howard was born in Richmond, Indiana, and grew up on the family farm on the south side of Richmond. He was born into St. Andrew's and continued to be a member of St. Andrew's and Holy Family churches his entire life. After graduating from Richmond High School, Howard enlisted in the Army, where he was a safety instructor with the 72nd Tank Battalion.

Howard married Edna Ketron Turner who preceded him in death in June 2021. They had 63 years together. Howard and Edna Lived and farmed in the Williamsburg area since 1961. Howard loved to fish and hunt and he frequently traveled to Canada to do so. He shared his love of fishing with his children. After semi-retirement, He and Edna traveled to Alaska, his lifetime dream.

Howard is survived by his children Diana (Steve) Nall, Karen (Jim) Rohe, Jane (Larry) Selvidge, Howard A. (Christina) Turner, Mark Turner, Anna (Jim) Stuckey, and Krista (Stuart) Mann; his sister, Jane Johnson, his sisters in law Rose Turner, Joyce Turner; Edna's siblings Melvin (Judy) DuVall, John (Linda) DuVall, and Robert DuVall.

Howard and Edna had 18 grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren of which 2 grandchildren, Madyson and Mason Stuckey, preceded them in death.

Howard was also preceded in death by his parents, Anna Elizabeth (Paradieck) and Howard A. Turner, siblings Helen (Walt) Leslie, Carl (Jane) Turner, Mary (Bill) Ryan, Martha (Phil) Rouleau, Evelyn (Bob) Williams, Alice (Joe) Austerman, Elmer (Nora) Turner, Robert (Matilda) Turner, Edward Turner, Arthur (Catherine) Turner, Fred Turner, brother in law Edward Johnson and sister in law Sue DuVall.

We are deeply grateful for the loving and supportive care that Friends Fellowship Community and Reid Health Hospice provided for Dad and his children.

A Liturgy of Christian burial will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 1, 2023, at Holy Family Church with Rev. Nick Pagano officiating; burial will be in St. Andrew's Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Elizabeth Ann Seton Schools 233 South 5th Richmond, Indiana 47374. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stegallberheideorr.com