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Paul A. Turnquist

October 15, 1943 - November 19, 2023

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Obituary For Paul A. Turnquist

Age 80, of Castle Shannon, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Paul was the beloved husband of 33 years to Lynne A. (Brandt); loving father of Paul Scott Turnquist, Marc James (Karen) Turnquist and the late infant Chad Turnquist; proud Grampa of Celia, Lilly, Colin and Sean; son of the late Aldur and Lillian (Warner) Turnquist; brother of the late Nancy Ritter; brother-in-law of Harry (Carol) Brandt and Cheryl (John) Poljak; beloved uncle of Cathy Fleming and Cindy (Kevin) Snider. He is also survived by many more treasured nieces and nephews, as well as cousins, friends and neighbors. Paul will also be missed by Chris Burkhart and family.

Paul was born and raised in Chicago and came to Pittsburgh in the early 1970s as a member of the U. S. Steel Engineering Department. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, golf and garden. As a long-time member of the Bethel Park Outdoorsmen, he served for many years as President, Trustee, Financial Secretary and newsletter editor. Following a lung transplant in 2009, Paul became an active member of Team Alleghenies Transplant, a volunteer organization dedicated to saving lives by increasing organ, tissue and cornea donation awareness. Paul proudly served his country in the U.S. Army and the Army Reserves during the Viet Nam War.

The Turnquist family would like to thank the staff at DCI Dialysis - Banksville, the UPMC Cardiothoracic Transplant Team, and PCP Kaushik Patel for their compassion, support and dedication to giving Paul the very best care throughout his long health journey.

Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday and Monday, November 26 & 27, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday morning at 10:30 in the funeral home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to Team Alleghenies Transplant, c/o CORE 204 Sigma Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238, 412-963-3550.

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  • November 24, 2023

    Jay Dempsey

    Paul will long be remembered for his wit and humor as well as many, many other fine qualities. Our most sincere condolences to all family and friends. ❤️

  • November 23, 2023

    Michael Strauch & Sharyn Shook

    To Lynne and the Turnquist family. We are so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and your family, I am going to really miss Paul and our Tuesday golfing. We really had some good times together

  • November 23, 2023

    Donna Vlassich

    May your smile and laugh always be in the hearts of those you loved and who loved you❤️

  • November 23, 2023

    Robert Lytle

    How does one share A memory when you've had so many wonderful memories with someone. Paul and I have spent hundreds of days together. The Farm with the boys, hunting camp, work parties, dinners and events. He was one of my few true friends. I loved him and will miss him. My deepest sympathies to Lynn, Marc, and Scott.

  • November 22, 2023

    Linda Barefoot

    You were a greatly loved member of the Armstrong family..we will miss your warmth and friendship.....