Charles Edward "Ed" Turk

Charles Edward Turk, 75, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2017 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. He was born on November 21, 1941 to the late Charles and Louise (Neiger) Turk in Beech Grove, Indiana.
After graduating from Howe High School, Ed attended Indiana University, and went on to work in installation for Western Electric, AT&T, and Lucent Technologies for 37 years. Ed enjoyed attending sporting events, plays and concerts, as well as researching genealogy and dancing.
Ed was an avid sports fan who cheered on the Indianapolis Colts, Indiana Hoosiers and Butler Bulldogs and, in his younger years, coached youth sports. He especially loved attending any event in which his grandchildren participated as their biggest supporter.
Ed truly enjoyed his life through simple pleasures: being with friends and family, dining out and spending time with his nine grandchildren and great-grandson. He had a wonderful sense of humor and spirit. With his big heart, Ed was extremely generous and had an uncanny ability to reach people in a meaningful and positive way.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Turk; children, Louis Dewayne (Barbara) Turk, Carl Edward (Barbara) Turk, and Jennifer Ann (David) Bigley; brother, Ronald (Carol) Turk; grandchildren, Tyler (Anne), Kyleigh (Matt), Jordan, Mia, Cooper, Kirby, Norah, Lucas and Kiera; great-grandson, Charles Michael; two nieces; and one nephew.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road in Noblesville, with services beginning at 12:00 pm. Burial will be at Lincoln Memory Gardens in Zionsville.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to MDS Foundation, 4573 South Broad Street, Suite 150, Yardville, NJ 08620; or Make-A-Wish Foundation, 7330 Woodland Drive, Suite 201, Indianapolis, IN 46278.