George L. Laturner

George L. LaTurner , 73, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on August 3, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

He was born on July 26, 1946 in Adams County, the son of the late Joseph D. LaTurner and the late Luella E. (Hower) LaTurner.  He was united in marriage to Sandra Wenger on November 2, 1973 at First United Methodist Church in Decatur.

He proudly served his country in the Vietnam War, being honorably discharged from the rank of Sergeant from the United States Marine Corps. He served two tours and was part of the Force Recon Detachment where he conducted reconnaissance missions. In addition he taught and instructed Jump School for various foreign military units. He also successfully completed the basic Airborne course with the First Special Forces Group.

He was a member of the VFW Post # 6236, American Legion Post #43, URW Local #715, and the DAV.

He retired from BF Goodrich in Woodburn in 1995.

George enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, spending time at the lake, playing Santa in the community, and helping others in need.

Survivors include his wife, Sandra LaTurner of Decatur, IN; four sons, Rodney DeRoo of Decatur, IN; Matthew (Lisa ) DeRoo of Convoy, OH; Aaron (Tina) LaTurner of Convoy, OH; Joshua (Lisa) LaTurner of Fort Wayne, IN; five sisters, Kathryn (Robert) Mathews of Lawrenceburg, IN; Sharon (Tim) Bombka of Decatur, IN; Cheryl A. (Steve) Thompson of Huntington, IN; Carolyn (Anthony) Corral of Decatur, IN; Teresa (JR Cerna) LaTurner of Decatur, IN ; sister-in-law, Lisa (Steve Neeley) Hirn of Decatur; 10 grandchildren: Derek (Carolyn) DeRoo, Amber (Thomas) Hoffman, Cody (Shawnta) DeRoo, Jaden Mankey, Zach (Carissa) Benzinger, Isaiah LaTurner, Breck Rumschlag, Micah LaTurner, Lily LaTurner, Levi LaTurner; and five great-grandchildren, Hunter, Delaney, Macy, Myla, and Emma.

George was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Michael Wenger.

A Funeral service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday August 7, 2019 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur with Pastor Michael Saylor officiating. Military Honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.

Friends will be received from 1:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur.

Preferred memorials can be given to the VFW Post # 6236 in Decatur or the American Legion Post #43 Color Guard.