Norman A. Turner, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Norman A.Turner

Date of Birth November 18, 1932
Passed Away On October 22, 2018
At Age 85 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
United States Veteran
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Norman A. Turner, 85, of Fremont,
died Monday evening, October 22, 2018 in Fremont.

Norman was born November 18, 1932 in Concordia, Kansas to George and Alice Verl (McCollough) Turner. He grew up in Concordia, then served active duty in the United States Navy 1951 to 1953 during which time he earned his GED. Following active duty service, Norman served in the Navy Reserves/Sea Bees until retiring from the military in 1989. He also worked for the post office during this time, first on the mail train until an opening came up in Fremont for a letter carrier. He had over 30 years with the post office. Norman was a master carpenter/wood worker. In his off hours from the post office, he worked in many Fremont homes and businesses.

On June 16, 1957, Norman was married to Laura Beth Amspacker and they settled in Fremont. Beth, as she was known, died March 1, 2017.

Norman was a member of Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15, A.F. & A.M., the Masonic York Rite Bodies of Fremont and Tangier Shrine of Omaha. He was a Past President of the National Letter Carriers Association.

Norman is survived by his 2 sons, Bryan (Sharla) Turner, and their 2 children Logan and Trace of Carrollton, Texas; Douglas Turner of Fremont and his daughter Kelsey of Omaha; sister Lucille Blecha of Concordia, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his wife Beth, Doug's son Preston Turner, sister Doreen, and brother Floyd.

Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Sunday, 2 to 4 PM, with a Masonic Service at 4 PM. The public is welcome to attend. On Monday, a Memorial Service will be held at the Mortuary at 10 AM with Rev. Aaron Horton officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont.

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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 28, 2018

With Family 2pm to 4pm

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Funeral Service

Masonic Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 28, 2018

4:00 PM

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Funeral Service

Memorial Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

October 29, 2018

10:00 AM

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Graveside Service

Ridge Cemetery

1761 West Linden

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (13)

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Curtis Pawl Fort Mill, SC October 31, 2018
"I had the privilege of working with Norm for eleven years at the Fremont Post Office. He was a very popular Letter Carrier and appreciated his input on the subject of the day. He was a honest man, he would do anything for anybody. When he retired it was a very tough job to replace him. My sincere sympathy to his family."
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Jim and Pat Campbell Fremont, NE October 30, 2018
"Our heartfelt condolences to you. Our family unanimously voted years ago that Norm was the very BEST mailman EVER! The postal service should require a training manual based on his friendly, personable, and cordial service! He always took a warm interest in our entire family, as well. Such a wonderful man will be missed!"
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Tammy Drumright and Don Palermo Westminster, CO October 28, 2018
"Dear Doug, Bryan and Family,

My husband Don and I wish to extend our most sincere condolences on the loss of a cherished friend and in many ways an honorary member of our own family.

I have known Norm since I was a little girl writing letters to my Grandmother, Jean Conrad. I always included a few lines for Norm in those letters and he would pull up a chair in Grandma's kitchen with coffee and doughnut in hand while she read the letter aloud. Norm and Grandma had a special relationship and enjoyed playing practical jokes on one another. Grandma covered styrofoam in whipped cream simulating a fancy dessert and laughed while Norm tried to take a bite. She also pretended one year to throw an elaborate birthday party for her dog Clipper but the party was in reality one for Norm and his whole mail route, his friends, former commanding officer and others. Norm was the only one in the dark about the surprise until the last minute. He also waited hours at Eppley Airport for me to arrive to surprise Grandma on her 75th birthday keeping the secret which annoyed her greatly.

He has been a good and loyal friend as well to my Mom who moved back to Fremont in 1991 and I have always known that I could call him anytime and he would check on her if I was worried. As with many Fremont neighbors, Norm's beautiful woodworking skills are on display at Mom's house. He also refinished her hope chest the year I was married in 1994 and transported it to Colorado where we met Norm and Beth for dinner in Estes Park, one of their favorite places.

Norm will remain in my heart always. I sought his advice more than once in my life and always appreciated his Midwest, salt of the earth approach to the issues that we all face. He gave me that kind of advice when Grandma passed away in 1991 and I rely upon it today as I mourn his passing. It is made a bit easier by knowing he is again with Beth and all his loved ones who have gone before. He has more than earned his rest and though I can't be at his service on Monday I will be remembering him in my heart."
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