Theodore L. Turner Sr.

Sturtevant -- Theodore L. Turner, 59, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2011.

Theo was born in Racine on April 12, 1951, to the late Alfred Pete and Ruth Jeanette (nee: Wahlen) Turner. On June 30, 1984, he was united in marriage to Catherine Ann Heck.

Theo was a graduate of Case High School. After graduation, he was employed at Erickson’s Auto Trim, Chrysler in Kenosha, and was the owner of Carridge House Antiques. He was an avid Packer and Badger fan and a former member of the Racine Hog Chapter and was best known for his warm, friendly personality.


Theo will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Cathy Turner; three sons, Kyle (Stephanie Hazen) Turner, Theodore Jr. (Jeanette) Turner, and Nash (Kim) Turner; grandchildren, little Nash Turner and Cassandra Peshek; brother Pete (Sue) Turner; father-in-law, Larry Heck; brother-in-law, Steve (Theresa) Heck; sisters-in-law, Joan Thompson, Sue Jensen, Linda (Rudy) Rick, Laura (Eric) Armantrout; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and mother-in-law Nancy Heck.

A memorial service in honor of Theo will be held at Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at 7 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to meet the family from 5 p.m. until the time of service.

Wilson Funeral Home
1212 Lathrop Ave., Racine 262-634-3361