Service Details
A private memorial service will be held for the family at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Kenosha – Martin Edward Turek, 91, known to all as “Jake”, received the promise of eternal life on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. He was born in Ashland, WI, on November 11, 1925, son of the late Jacob and Tillie Turek.
Jake was united in marriage to the former Dolores Depp on November 2, 1946, in Racine. Dolores preceded him in death on March 7, 2002.
Jake was a machine repairman for Bosch until his retirement. He proudly and faithfully served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Jake was honored to be able to take the trip to Washington D.C. on the Honor Flight in November 2015. He enjoyed hunting and fishing especially in Necedah where he and Dolores lived for many years.
Jake leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Michael (Kathy) Turek of Kenosha; grandchildren, Shelly Turek of Racine; Karl (Sarah) Turek of Milwaukee, Jeff (Aurora) Turek of Kenosha; great-grandchildren, Tyler, Baylee, Destiny, CiPriani “Cici”, James, Cade; former daughter-in-law, Sharman Hyatt; sisters-in-law, Jackie Plantz of Neshkoro, WI, Meryl Turek of Sun Prairie, WI; other nieces, nephews, and other relatives.
In addition to his parents and wife, Jake is preceded in death by his son, James Turek; and 10 brothers and sisters.
A private memorial service will be held for the family at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
The family would like to extend a heart-felt “Thank You” to the staff at Heartland Hospice, especially to Cindy and Sierra, for the love and care given to Jake during this difficult time.
C says
Jesus said that we will hear his voice an come out. Feom where? The memorial tombs where so many of our loved ones are asleep in death. When we die we go back to the ground we came from.
Revelation 21:4 holds out a promise that we all can look foward to.
Bob and Sharman Hyatt says
Jake Bob and I will miss our visits with you. You were a great father in law to me for the past forty plus years and lovingly accepted Bob as my husband for the past four. You will be missed and we’ll always love you. Bob and Sharman Hyatt Pueblo West, Colorado
Sandy Sorensen says
So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. My husband Al & I worked wit him & his Brother at Bosch for many years. It was a pleasure to know them both. I’ also sorry that I didn’t get to give my condolences in person. We’ve lost so many of our Bosch family recently, including my husband. This Thanksgiving & Christmas will be quite a large gathering in Heaven this with all those who have left us to join their loved ones & friends. I send you my Prayers, Love, Hugs and kisses to all of his loved ones & friends that are still here and will miss him terribly. Sandy Sorensen (Bosch), Racine WI.