Raymon F. Turner 82, Rochester, passed away at 7:44 P.M. on Monday, October 27, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on December 10, 1942 in Auckland, New Zealand and grew up in Rochester, Indiana graduating from Rochester High School in 1961. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War and retired from the Indiana National Guard after twenty- four years of service. He married Karen Rose Border on July 5, 1997 and she preceded him in death on September 4, 2018.
Raymon had worked for AK Industries in Plymouth, Indiana, the Rochester Water Department for seventeen years and Nickles Bakery. He had been a member the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Posts in Rochester serving as Post Commander at the local and district levels and had been a member of the Eagles Lodge. He was a huge sports fan, especially enjoyed following the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears and attending local high school sports.
Survivors include his step-son, William (Samantha) Shafer, New Palestine, Indiana, grandchildren, Amber Koebcke, New Paris, Indiana, Mitchell Howard, Marion, Indiana, Chelsea Shafer, Bryan, Ohio, Peyton Bowers, Hicksville, Ohio, Savana Fox, Indianapolis, Indiana, Lylian Shafer, New Palestine, Indiana, several great grandchildren, including Asia Herd, New Paris, Indiana, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Sybil (Scobie) Hill, sister, Sharon Lacovilli, and brother, Melvin Hill.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 3, 2025 at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana.
Friends may visit from Noon to 2:00 P.M. Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Funeral Home.
Military rites will be conducted by the Fulton County Veterans’ Honor Guard at the funeral home.
Burial will be at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com
