The Life of Mr. Carl Dennis DeTurk
Carl "Dennis" DeTurk, 76, of Topton, died peacefully Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Township, where he was a patient one week. He was the husband of Barbara L. (Remaley) DeTurk, whom he married November 28, 1970. Born in West Reading, Dennis was the son of the late Carl W. and Eva G. (Grim) DeTurk. Dennis was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Topton.
Dennis was employed in several positions at East Penn Manufacturing Company, Lyon Station, during his 40 year career with the company, including grid casting, pasteing, and shipping and receiving. Dennis retired in 2010.
Dennis enjoyed a variety of hobbies including, fishing, hunting, woodworking, property maintenance, antiques, public auctions, but especially being a grandfather to his grandson Myles.
In addition to his wife of 52 years, Barbara, Dennis is survived by a daughter, Joie L. (DeTurk), wife of Mark A. Lauchnor, Mohrsville. Other survivors include a grandson, Myles Aaron Lauchnor. In addition to his parents, Dennis was predeceased by a brother, Russell C. DeTurk.
A Memorial Service to honor and celebrate Dennis' life will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. in Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., 25 East Weis Street, Topton, with The Reverend Arthur L. Hahn, officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a visitation from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home. Inurnment is private at the convenience of the family.
The family requests memorial contributions be considered in Dennis' memory to Forgotten Felines and Fidos, PO Box 62, Germansville, PA 18053.
Ludwick Funeral Homes and Cremation Care, Inc., Topton, is in charge of arrangements. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.Ludwickfh.com.
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2023.07.16
Buddy
He was a great friend and part of our family for many years was the proudest man a live when he found out Joie was on the way he loved his mother in law Anna dearly and always made her laugh Babs you had a wonderful husband best friend and father of Joie and grandfather to Myles love and sympathy to you all God Bless
2023.07.17
Fond Memories
I send my heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of "Dennis" on his passing. I have many fond memories of growing up with Dennis and his older brother Russell and their parents, who grew up in Dryville in the house just across the street from where I lived. I will cherish these fond memories for a long time.
2023.07.22
Work
I worked with Carl , or Turk , as we called him for many years at Deka. We were in the same department for about 12 years, before I moved to another one. But we even played softball a couple years for Shielas Pub. I always enjoyed his sense of humor and work ethic. So sorry to family for the loss.
Gary Spatz.