David Richard Turner

David R. "Dave" Turner, 71, of Arlington, Iowa died Sunday afternoon, August 30, 2020 at the VA Central Health Care System in Des Moines, Iowa.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Arlington with Pastor Clark Baldwin officiating.

Military honors by the U.S. Air Force.

Visitation: 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 3, 2020 and for one hour before the service on Friday at the funeral home.

Cards & Memorials may be directed to: Dan Turner, P.O. Box 455, Northwood, N.D. 58267.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com

Due to state and federal guidance on gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic and as recommended by the Governor of Iowa, social distancing will be required. Those in attendance are required to wear a mask at the services. We encourage relatives and friends not able to attend the service to reach out to the family by leaving a message on the funeral home web site, by mail, text or phone.

David Richard Turner was born August 9, 1949, at Manchester, Iowa the son of Robert Alfred and Josephine Donna (Nus) Turner. He graduated from Starmont High School in the class of 1967. Dave proudly served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He returned to Arlington where he farmed the family farm and later worked at Norby Farm Fleet in West Union.

Dave was a member St. John Lutheran Church, Dean-Harkin American Legion Post #9, West Union Masonic Lodge #69, El Kahir Shrine of Northeast Iowa and Northeast Iowa Motor clowns. He was an active 4H Leader and 1995 Farm Bureau Cookout King at the Iowa State Fair.

Dave is survived by his Daughter: Mary (Daryl) Janek of South Burlington, Vermont;

Son: Daniel (Chris) Turner of Northwood, North Dakota;

2 Grandchildren: Michael Turner of West Frankfort, Illinois &

Dorothy Turner of Northwood, North Dakota;

Brother: James (Jean) Turner of Arlington and a

Nephew: Drew (Sue) Turner of Sacramento, California.

Dave was preceded in death by his parents.