Ralph Turbes

Ralph E. Turbes, age 76, of Crosslake, died Tuesday, September 2, at the St. Cloud Hospital. Ralph Edward Torbas was born September 17, 1926 on the family farm in Cottonwood Township, Brown County, to Nicholas and Dora (Reinhart) Turbes. He grew up and attended school in the New Ulm area. He was united in marriage to Angeline ?Angie? Zander on June 1, 1949, in New Ulm. They farmed and raised their family in the New Ulm area for 19 years. He later worked drilling wells for Searles Well Drilling, and he sold seed and feed for the Farmer?s Coop in Hanska. For 15 years before his retirement, he worked as an insurance agent for Catholic Aid, and received many awards for top sales. In 1988 he retired, and the couple moved to a lake home in Cold Spring. They moved to Crosslake 11 years ago. Ralph was a member of Immaculate Heart Catholic Church.
Ralph is survived by Angie, his wife of 54 years; two daughters, LaVonne (Rodger) Vix of Sartell and Peggy (Jadd) Seppmann of Mankato; six sons, Daryl (Robin) Turbes of Norwich, CT, Gerald (Myla) Turbes of Hanska, Lyle Turbes of Willmar, Darvin (Kathy) Turbes of New Ulm, Ralph (UnHee) Turbes of Aurora, CO, and Alan (Tami) Turbes of DesMoines, IA; and 25 grandchildren. His parents; 3 brothers, Floyd, Jerome, and Roman; and a sister, Irene, preceded Ralph in death.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 5, 11:00 AM, at Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Crosslake, with Reverend Father Dennis Hoffman and Reverend Father Richard Gross concelebrating. Interment will be at Pinewod Cemetery in Crosslake. Friends may visit Thursday, September 4, 5-8:00 PM, at Brenny Funeral Chapel in Crosslake, and at the church one hour before Mass on Friday. Memorials are preferred to the Immaculate Heart Building Fund. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenny Funeral Chapel of Crosslake (218-692-5051).