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Arthur Turnquist
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Arthur J
Turnquist
1936 - 2017
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Obituary for Arthur J Turnquist

TURNQUIST, ARTHUR “ART”
Age 81, longtime resident of Blaine, passed peacefully at home on July 25th, 2017. Preceded in death by first wife, Jean Turnquist; siblings, Evelina “Dickie” & Carson. Survived by wife, Judy Trombley-Turnquist; children, James (Karen), Steve (Andrea) & Mark (Kim) Turnquist, Dan (Mary) Trombley, Shelley (Scott) Hoff & John (Carrie) Trombley; grandchildren, Tyler, Jordan, Nick, Luke, Taylor and Max Turnquist, Andrew (Jess) Trombley, Laura (Jordan) Myers, Leah (TJ) Lewis, Anna, Ava & Charlie Trombley; great-grandchildren, Hayden, Brooks & Miles; sister, Jane (Ade) Degler; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends & golfing buddies.

Art taught in the Spring Lake Park School District for 30+ years. He was an avid golfer & proud member of Lifetime Fitness.

Special thanks to the staff of Kidney Specialists of MN for their outstanding care, especially Dr. Canas, Dr. Gupta & Dr. Onan. We would also like to thank Art’s primary doctor, Dr. Paul Holten and Nurse Jenny for their many years of care.

Visitation at KOZLAK-RADULOVICH BLAINE CHAPEL (107th Ave. NE & Hwy. 65) Sunday, August 6th from 3-6 PM with a Time of Sharing at 5:30 PM. Memorial Mass of Christian Burial at CHURCH OF ST. TIMOTHY (707 – 89th Ave. NE) Monday, August 7th at 10:30 AM with visitation one hour prior. Interment Fort Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.
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