Jerome "Jerry" Turton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jerome J. “Jerry” Turton, age 81, of Rocky River, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lorain and had been a resident of Rocky River for 15 years moving from Grafton. Jerry served in the US Army during the Korean War. He was a self-employed contractor for 25 years and worked for Gene’s Floor Covering in Lorain and Firelands in Vermilion. He was a member of St. Mary’s of the Falls in Olmsted Falls and was an avid fisherman who enjoyed fishing with his son in Alaska. He also loved bowling, golfing and playing pinochle. Jerry was a great cook and baker. He shared at his AA meetings with all his great friends. Survivors include his sons, Jeff (Kim) Turton of Elyria, Mark Turton of Alaska; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry (Jeannie) of Pennsylvania, Dennis (Sue) of Montana, Casey (Anna) of South Carolina, Tim (Robyn) of North Carolina; sisters, Patricia Turton of Westlake, Toni (Don) Twary of New Mexico, Sylvia (Norm) Baracz of North Ridgeville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Casimer and Louise (nee Scislowski) Turton; brother, Richard and sister, Marcellia Majkut. Friends may call Saturday, February 9, 2019 from 1PM until the time of services at 2PM at Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Rd., North Ridgeville. Burial will be at a later date at Holy Trinity Cemetery, Avon. For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.bognerfamilyfuneralhome.com

Jerome "Jerry" Turton

January 9, 1938 - February 4, 2019