Melvin Kenneth Turney

Melvin Kenneth Turney, former Antigo and Seguin, Texas resident passed away on June 8, 2024 at Wisconsin Veterans Home at King. He was 90 years old.

Mel was born on February 21, 1934 in Antigo to the late Hiram and Anna (Babler) Turney. He was united in marriage to Janie Aguinaga on June 17, 1967 at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, TX.

He graduated from Antigo High School, class of 1953. He served in the United States Air Force for 20 years. After his time in the service, he received his associates degree at San Antonio College and his bachelor’s degree from Texas State. After his retirement from the military, Mel worked in claims for Farmers Insurance.

Mel is survived by a daughter Veronica Turney of Texas, brother Dumaine “Red” (Judy) Turney of Antigo, grandchildren Kenneth, Isaac, Christopher, and Justin, and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents and wife, Mel was preceded in death by a sister Lorraine Keys, and brothers, Eugene Stern, Jerome Stern, and Darryll Turney.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Melvin will take place on Monday, June 24, 2024 at 11:00 AM at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo with Very Rev. Joel Sember officiating. A visitation will take place prior to the service at the church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service with military honors at Queen of Peace Cemetery.