Roger Turner

Roger Pierce Turner, 80, of Wichita, Kansas, passed away, August 25th, at home, surrounded by his family.

He was born November 20th, 1945, in Wichita to Pierce and Faye Turner. He was a graduate of Southeast High School and Wichita State University. Roger married Becky Slothower on July 18th, 1970, in Wichita, KS.

Roger founded Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Sedgwick County in 1969 because he was passionate about bettering the lives of Wichita’s youth. He also served as Chairman of the Sedgwick County Board of Health, the Wichita Salvation Army board and the Wichita Art Museum board. He was a co-trustee of the Roland P. Murdock Collection of American Art, housed at the Wichita Art Museum.

Roger spent more than 50 years in the real estate appraisal business in south-central Kansas, founding Roger Turner Company in 1980. He was known throughout the Wichita market for his thoroughness, his handshake being as good as a contract, mentoring younger appraisers and worked right up until his passing.

Outside of work, he loved playing golf on the weekends with his son and friends. Roger was a long-time member of Eastminster Presbyterian Church and attended bible studies regularly.

He was preceded in death by his father Pierce Turner; his mother, Faye Martin, his brother, Jack Turner; and his sister Sharon Combs. He is survived by his wife, Becky S. Turner of Wichita; daughter, Stephanie Turner of Chicago, IL; son Justin Turner (Leslie) of Edina, MN; grandchildren, Benjamin, Reese and Annie Turner of Edina, MN.

A memorial service will be held at Eastminster Presbyterian Church on Monday, September 14th at 11:30AM at 1958 N. Webb Road. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Kansas Big Brothers and Big Sisters, PO Box 1521, Wichita, KS 67201 or https://www.bbbs.org

Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary