Trent Turnquist, 47, died peacefully on Monday, March 14 at Ava’s house in Sioux Falls, SD surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held at Zion Lutheran Church in Colome, SD with Pastor Windsperger officiating on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. with a visitation prior at 9:30am. Burial will follow in the Colome Cemetery in Colome, SD. Luncheon will follow the burial at Zion Lutheran Church in Colome, SD.
Trent Jon Turnquist was born on Aug. 13, 1974 in Valentine, NE to Ron and Lavaun (Dreyer) Turnquist. He was baptized in Witten, SD and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Burton, NE.
Trent grew up in the Wewela, SD area and attended school in Springfield, SD, Pratt, KS and Springview, NE. He graduated in 1993 from Colome High School where he was named homecoming Colome Cowboy and attended Lake Area Technical College.
He began working with his dad Ron at Assman Implement near Mission, SD gaining skills as a mechanic. Later, he owned and operated Turnquist Tractor Repair in Winner, SD. and also worked at Titan Equipment in Miller, SD; eventually coming back to the Winner area. During his career he became very talented in this field and was sought after to fix equipment for area farmers and ranchers.
Trent was a fan of anything with a motor and wheels, including his own 24 race car which he enjoyed racing at the Winner Speedway. He enjoyed cheering on area sport teams, NASCAR, Nebraska Cornhuskers and the Dallas Cowboys. Sports were always a big part of Trent’s life, he loved helping coach a variety of his kids’ sports teams. He also had a love for hunting and fishing.
Despite his struggles, he always greeted you with a smile and a hug and was ready to lend a helping hand. He always had a loving heart and a strong faith. He is finally at peace with his Savior.
He is survived by his parents Ron Turnquist, Gregory, SD; Lavaun Turnquist, Rochester MN; brother Travis (Sue)Turnquist, Rome, GA; sister Abby (Greg) Schramm, Byron, MN; children Aspen Reeder, Fort Collins, CO, Baleigh (Forrest) Cerv, Winner, SD, Cohl (fiancée Dacey), Flandreau, SD, Wyatt, Aberdeen, SD and Kenndal, Mitchell, SD; grandchildren Silas Larremore and Wakely Cerv; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins and friends.
Trent is prededed in death by his grandparents, Donald and Imogene Turnquist, Howard and Bonnie Dreyer, uncles Roger Turnquist, Larry Turnquist and Larry Grim.
In Lieu of Flowers, memorials are appreciated and will be used for funeral and medical expenses.
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