Carl Leslie Turner, 70, of Danville, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at his home. Born July 11, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of &nbsp;Leonard Frank and Kathryn Adele Hemmings Turner.&nbsp;

Carl graduated from Danville High School in 1974. He later attended trade school, Colorado Community College for gunsmithing in 1976. &nbsp;

He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during Operation Desert Storm.&nbsp;

Prior to his service he worked as a mechanist at Heatilator. Once Carl returned to Southeast Iowa, he worked for Innovaire until his retirement.&nbsp;

He was a former member of Long Creek Methodist Church. Carl enjoyed fishing and growing hot peppers. He had a soft spot for cats, and took in many strays over the years.&nbsp;

Survivors include his siblings, Nancy (Dale) Knezevich of Duluth, MN, Dale Turner of Danville, Patrick Turner of Mt Pleasant, and Paul Turner of Las Vegas, NV; eight nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces, great nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece.&nbsp;

Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.

Burial will be held at Long Creek Cemetery outside of Danville at a later date.

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 </figure>Carl Leslie Turner, 70, of Danville, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, at his home. Born July 11, 1955, in Mount Pleasant, he was the son of &nbsp;Leonard Frank and Kathryn Adele Hemmings Turner.&nbsp;Carl graduated from Danville High School in 1974. He later attended trade school, Colorado Community College for gunsmithing in 1976. &nbsp;He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving during Operation Desert Storm.&nbsp;Prior to his service he worked as a mechanist at Heatilator. Once Carl returned to Southeast Iowa, he worked for Innovaire until his retirement.&nbsp;He was a former member of Long Creek Methodist Church. Carl enjoyed fishing and growing hot peppers. He had a soft spot for cats, and took in many strays over the years.&nbsp;Survivors include his siblings, Nancy (Dale) Knezevich of Duluth, MN, Dale Turner of Danville, Patrick Turner of Mt Pleasant, and Paul Turner of Las Vegas, NV; eight nieces and nephews; and numerous great nieces, great nephews and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents and one niece.&nbsp;Cremation has been entrusted to the care of Prugh Crematory.Burial will be held at Long Creek Cemetery outside of Danville at a later date.