Service Details
Services celebrating Pete’s life will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Memorial Suggestions
In memory of Pete, memorials to “St. Jude Children’s Hospital” have been suggested.
Racine – On Saturday October 31, 2020, Alfred Truman Turner (better known as “Pete”), loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 76. Pete was born on August 24, 1944 in Racine to Alfred and Jeanette (née Wahlen) Turner.
Pete was a natural-born salesman who had an entrepreneurial spirit. He could sell ice to an eskimo. He had ambitions to see the world and so enlisted in the United States Marines at 17 which gave him the opportunity to travel overseas. After his honorable discharge, he returned home and found work selling cars based on his outgoing personality and gift of gab. Soon after, he started his own business, West Town Motors, and sold cars for over 50 years.
He had many stories to tell and never met a stranger. Along the way, he was fortunate to meet Sue Greer, the love of his life. They got married May 8, 1970. They celebrated their 50th anniversary this year. They raised two sons, Scott and Tom, and one daughter, Marcy.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with friends. He also loved cooking and grilling. Every winter, he and Sue were snowbirds in Florida. They were sociable and had many gatherings at their home as well as their cottage on Tichigan Lake.
Pete was preceded in death by his father, Alfred, mother, Jeanette, and brother, Theodore. He is survived by his wife Sue Turner; children Scott Turner (Karla), Tom Turner (Mera), Marcy Prochnow (Bryan), and “stepson” Matt Collins (Jamie); and grandchildren, Bryanna Prochnow, Turner Prochnow, and Grace Turner.
Services celebrating Pete’s life will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2020 in Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home at 1:00 pm. Military honors will follow. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Thursday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. In memory of Pete, memorials to “St. Jude Children’s Hospital” have been suggested.
“A Letter from Heaven”
When tomorrow starts without me, and I’m not here to see,
If the sun should rise and find your eyes, filled with tears for me.
I wish so much you wouldn’t cry, the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things we didn’t get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much I love you,
And each time you think of me, I know you’ll miss me too.
When tomorrow starts without me, I don’t think we’re far apart,
for every time you think of me, I’m right there in your heart. ♥
Denise Rossi says
Dear Sue and Family:
We are so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. We saw him down at the club a few months back. Was happy to see him then. We had some fun times and will remember him always. May he rest in peace in God’s loving arms.
Tony and Denise Rossi
Will and Leona Hagen says
To our beloved friend we will always remember the good times we had together. We loved you like a brother. Was a great pleasure to be called your friend.
Anonymous says
When somebody you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. We will forever be blessed with your memories. RIP Uncle Pete❤️
Love you ALWAYS!
Jeff & Kelly Greer
Shirley & Jim Beall says
I am so sorry to hear Pete is gone. Love to all in the family, especially to cousin Sue. Our hearts & love are with you right now. I hope that soon you will find comfort in your memories.
Blaine and Mary Peterson says
Sue and family, you have our sympathy on the loss of Pete. He was one of a kind for sure. May you keep the beautiful memories close to your heart. He will be missed. Blaine and Mary Peterson aka Peabody and Butterball.
Jim & Paula Huck says
Our condolences to all of you. Had a lot of good times with Pete and surely going to miss him.
Lynne Eaton says
Sue I am so very sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. There are no words as I know only too well. Please accept my sincere sympathy and understanding of it all. Of course, I am unable to attend, but if I was in town, please know that I would certainly be there for you.
Bill and Carolyn Moskonas says
Our deepest sympathies. Pete was quite a guy and we were blessed to know him. We bought our first car from him in 1970. A firebird 400. Great memories. May you find strength thru family and friends and comfort in your memories.
Mary Ellen Zickus says
Sue, 💞 so sorry for your loss. Can’t believe. You had such a beautiful relationship, so sweet. Keep those memories in your heart, it will help sustain you. LOL
Barbara Walterman says
To the Turner family please accept my condolences.
Craig and Julie Small says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Susie and your family!
Katie Henes paige smith jordan smitj carol henes mike henes says
My deepest condolences to you & your family💜💜💜
Blanca and Tom Webers says
Dear Sue and family,
Tom and I have always thought of you but now more than ever. Our hearts ache for you and yours. I always thought he would out last us all!
Please know that we love you much.
I’m sorry we couldn’t go to the visitation. I am at extremely high risk for covid and have been in the hospital twice a couple of months ago.
We will see each other as soon as this pandemic passes. In the mean time, stay safe, take care of yourself and let us know if there is anything we can do.
He will always be with us!
Love, Tom and Blanca Webers
Joe and Judie Schmitz. says
We were so very sorry to hear about Pete. Please know that we have your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill and Lisa Rivers says
Sue,Tom and family so very sorry to hear of Pete’s passing. Our prayers are with all of you at this time. We’ll miss Pete, always a good time when he was around. God bless you.
Jane and Ron Hitzelberger says
Sue,
We were so sorry to hear about Pete. Being together with someone, as long as you two were, makes it an especially difficult loss.
You will be in our thoughts, our prayers, and our hearts.
With sympathy,
Jane and Ron
Anonymous says
Ron and I were so sorry to hear of Pete’s passing, He was larger than life and will be so missed by all of us.
Our love and prayers are with you and your family as you celebrate his life and learn to go on without him.
So sorry,
Ron and Bonnie Vance
Matt Meltzer says
So sorry to hear this.
Always loved Pete and his dry wit and sense if humor.
Rest in peace, Pete.
Rick Frederickson says
So sorry for your loss Sue.
Tom & Henri Nichols says
Sue and Family, we are so sorry to hear of “Pete’s” passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you . We will miss him so all the joy and laughter he brought to our gatherings at Cinnamon Cove. We feel blessed to have know him. If there is anything we can do for you and family. Many blessings always.