2005 Assembly Joint Resolution 51
ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION
Relating to: the life and public service of Wilfrid J. Turba.
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba will always be remembered as a devoted family man, hard-working farmer, dedicated member of the community, and a valued voice in numerous local and statewide organizations; and
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba was born in the town of Russell, Sheboygan County, on January 18, 1928, and died peacefully on August 18, 2005, at the age of 77 on the property that was settled by his great-great grandfather; and
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba was a 1945 graduate of New Holstein High School and was a Wisconsin farmer all his life. He devoted 33 years to 4-H as a general leader and was very active in the Farm Bureau, both locally and on the Wisconsin State Board of Directors. Wilfrid also served on the state board of the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection; and
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba served as a member and president of the New Holstein School Board for 21 years. In addition, he was an active member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and a member of the Catholic Knights, Branch 223; and
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba was elected to the Wisconsin state assembly in 1981 and honorably represented the 27th Assembly District during the 1982-1992 legislative sessions. During his time in the state assembly, he was known for his ability to work with all sides on legislative issues, always putting the interests of his constituents first; and
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba married his first wife, Leona (Boll) on May 2, 1950, who preceded him in death on December 28, 1995; and
Whereas, on December 30, 1996, Wilfrid J. Turba married Mary Jane Fellenz-Brunmeier. She survives him along with her 2 daughters, Mary Hansen and Sharon Anhalt; and
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba is further survived by his 9 children, 4 sons, James (Jean Tyrell) Turba of Minooka, Ill., Jerry (Judy) Turba of DePere, Michael (Patricia) Turba of Platteville, and David (Annika) Turba of Elkhart Lake; 5 daughters, Mary (Mark) Finger of Luxemburg, Sister Anne Turba, O.S.F., of Manitowoc, Dr. Rose Turba (Dan Kiernan) of Green Bay, Joan Turba of Green Bay, and Judy Turba of Green Bay; 19 grandchildren; 2 brothers, Robert (Doris) Turba of New Holstein and Kenneth (Lydia) Turba of Elkhart Lake; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends; and
Whereas, Wilfrid J. Turba will always remain a loving husband, father, and grandfather in the hearts of his family members; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That the members of the Wisconsin state legislature recognize the life accomplishments of Wilfrid J. Turba and commend his devoted public service, express their sorrow at his passing, and extend their sincere condolences to his family and friends; and, be it further
Resolved, That the assembly chief clerk shall provide copies of this joint resolution to Wilfrid J. Turba's wife and children.
