Kenneth Turnbloom |
| Posted 2021-08-24 by mhenderson |
| Published by Yuma Sun on Aug. 22, 2021 - Yuma, Arizona - Kenneth Turnbloom, 92, passed away peacefully in his home on August 14th 2021 in Robbinsdale, MN. He was born December 19, 1928 in Hibbing, MN to Elmer and Margaret (Kruse) Turnbloom, and grew up in Duluth, MN, where he played football for Central High School and graduated in 1946. Ken was married to Virginia Drentlaw in 1950 and raised two boys, Steven and Daniel. He worked for AT&T for over 40 years and loved to travel the world with his wonderful wife. As a devoted Catholic, he was a member of St. Benedict's parish in Duluth, and later, St. John Neumann parish in Yuma, AZ. A gifted singer and lover of music, Ken spent over 50 years as a member of Barbershop choruses in Duluth and Yuma. In addition to his musical talents, Ken loved sports. He coached baseball and volunteered with the Special Olympics as a weightlifting coach. He was an avid golfer late into his 80's and was a dedicated hockey fan who held season tickets for the UMD Bulldogs for many years. Ken was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Virginia; siblings, Warren, Maxine (Ralph), and June (Fritz). He will be greatly missed by sister, Marge (Gwin); two sons, Steven (Diana) and Daniel (Dorothy); five grandsons; and eight great- grandchildren. While he will be missed, his family and friends are left with a rich sense of gratitude for the joy and kindness that Ken gave to the world. In his last weeks, he continued to make music by singing What a Wonderful World from his chair every day. A Memorial Mass will be Friday, September 3, 2021 at 11:00 am at St. Therese Catholic Church, Deephaven, MN. Ken will join his wife at Calvary Cemetery in Duluth, MN, at a later date. If so desired, memorials may be directed to the Special Olympics. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun |
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