TURCOLA (VETERAN KOR), DONALD - Hidalgo County, Texas | DONALD TURCOLA (VETERAN KOR) - Texas Gravestone Photos

Donald TURCOLA (VETERAN KOR)

Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery
Hidalgo County,
Texas

PRIVATE FIRST CLASS US Army
Korea
February 21, 1933 - February 14, 2019
"Turk'

*Photo courtesy of Sue Stevenson

*Obituary
DONNA, TEXAS - Donald Turcola, 85, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019, at Knapp Medical Center in Weslaco, Texas.
Donald was born on Feb. 21, 1933, to Max Turcola and Mildred Leskovac Turcola in Youngstown. Donald grew up in McDonald with his three brothers.
Donald excelled in sports and academics. He could play all games but was most competitive in basketball, playing throughout high school, and during his time in the Army.
Donald enlisted in the U.S. Army after graduating from McDonald High School. After being honorably discharged, he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from the University of Milwaukee’s School of Engineering. He spent his career working as an electronic engineer for Apollo 1-12. Donald was hugely respected in his field and was extremely intelligent.
Donald was an avid golfer and enjoyed the game most of his life. He could also beat just about anyone at ping-pong, and he loved to throw darts.
Donald was a faithful member of the Cowboy Church at Victoria Palms. and an active member of the Weslaco Elk’s Lodge.
Donald will always be remembered as a generous soul with a great big heart full of love and laughter. He lived life to the fullest and had a great sense of humor. He always had a story to tell and was a joy to be around.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Mildred Turcola; children Dan Turcola and Julie Turcola; and brothers George and Steve Turcola.
He is survived by his brother, Robert Turcola of Enon Valley, Pa.; sister in law Danielle Turcola; nephews Mark Turcola (Kim), Tom Turcola, Michael Turcola (Christina), Matthew Turcola (Deborah), Max Trkulja (Dijana), and Alex Trkulja (Tatiana); niece Peggy Turcola Gum (Richard); and numerous great-nephews and great-nieces who adored him.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday, Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Honored military funeral service will be held on Wednesday, at 12:30 p.m., with Pastor Chris O’Laughlin, officiating.
All services being held at the McCaleb Funeral Home chapel. An honored military burial will follow at The Rio Grande Valley State Veteran’s Cemetery on Feb. 20, at 2 p.m.

Contributed on 1/17/20 by MryAl8
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Submitted: 1/17/20 • Approved: 1/18/20 • Last Updated: 1/21/20 • R256255-G0-S3

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