RACINE - Ronald J. 'Papa' Turner, 72, passed away at Ascension All Saints on Tuesday, June 6,2017. Ron was born in Oak Ridge, TN on October 22, 1944 to Fred and Louise (nee, Henshaw) Turner. Ron married the former Diana M. Lorenzini, celebrating 30 years of marriage. Ron enjoyed the time he spent at his cabin up north and loved attending his grandchildren's sporting events. His favorite sport teams were the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers. He came to his home in the Racine area while doing a rehabilitation assignment at Great Lakes Naval Hospital, where he was undergoing treatment for wounds sustained in the Vietnam War. Upon discharge from the military Ron spent the next 23 years serving the residents of the Racine area as a public protection professional in positions as Sturtevant police chief and as union president of the Caledonia Fire department for several years. He was also the defensive line coordinator for the Racine Raiders in the late 80's, winning the national championship in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Diana M. Turner; sons, David(Robin) Kaisler and Daniel(Wendy) Kaisler; grandchildren, Amber, Zachary, Timmy, and Emily; brother Robert(Haydon) Turner; niece Sara Catherine Turner and his constant companion Foster. Ron is also survived by his relatives and many close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Miriam Hogenson; mother-in-law, Florence Lorenzini; and his best bud, Dick Lorenzini. Ron is also survived by other relatives and many close friends. A memorial mass for Ron will be held at St. Josephs parish, 1533 Erie St., on Tuesday June 13, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the church on Tuesday from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the mass at 6:00 p.m. The family would like to extend a special 'Thank You' to the Caledonia Fire Dept. station 12, 'A' shift, for their care and compassion for Ron.