Kenneth "Boomer" Edmund Turnboom, 88, a long-time resident of Gary New Duluth, MN passed peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, Jeanette (Bonny Rodberg) Turnboom, his 5 daughters, and their families on April 30, 2025.

Kenneth was born on the family homestead in Elmer, MN on June 23,1936, the second child of Emmett and Lillian (Kadera) Turnboom. He attended Elmer School through 8th grade (the only male student alongside his 6 female classmates) prior to graduating in 1954 from Toivola-Meadowlands High School. He served in the United States Marine Corps (Semper Fi) from 1954-1957.

His life was enriched when he married the love of his life, Bonny, on July 11, 1959, and started his life as a husband and father of five daughters.

Upon returning from the Marines, his early employment included laying telephone line in the Toivola Meadowlands area, road construction, Ken's Beer Distributing and as a steam crane fireman at the DWP Railroad before he was hired for his dream job in 1966 at Transport, Inc where he drove gasoline and oil tankers for 30 years retiring in 1996. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 346.

Boomer was an avid hunter and fisherman, with annual fishing trips made to Flin Flon, Canada and many hunting trips to South Dakota, Wyoming, and Nebraska. Friendships made during these trips led him to Ashton, NE helping his friend, Duke, plant and harvest corn and soybeans until 2014.

In 2017, Ken and Bonny sold their family home of 50 years located in Gary New Duluth and relocated to Esko, MN. They were members of Redeemer Lutheran Church since 1966.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and his infant son.

Kenneth is survived by his wife of 65 years, Jeanette (Bonny) Turnboom, and his five daughters, Bonnie Jean (David) Hirsch, Penny (Dennis) Dieryck, LeeAnne (Mark) Stevens, Karen Turnboom and Kerry (Chuck) Schaub. He was blessed with 9 grandchildren: Megan Matack, Tyler Hirsch, Cullen Hirsch, Danielle Okposo, Spenser Dieryck, Ally Doxey, Charlie Schaub, Chase Schaub and Kylie Thompson, and 5 step-grandchildren. His legacy also brought him 11 beloved great-grandchildren. Kenneth is also survived by 6 siblings, Greta (Herb) Lindgren, Faye (Fritz) Kerttula, Eunice Johnson, Larry (Percy) Turnboom, Jerry Turnboom, and Joyce (Pat) Neeser; and many nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends, who he loved dearly.

Ken's family extends their deepest gratitude to the Essentia Hospice Staff and the Esko Volunteer Fire Department.  Memorial donations may be made to Esko Fire Department Relief Association at 25 W. Harney Road, Esko, MN 55723.

Private family services to be held at a later date.