Matthew Turbes

Matthew Aaron Turbes was born on February 28, 1974 in Sleepy Eye, MN, the son of Stanley Karen (Maanum) Turbes. He attended Sleepy Eye Public School and graduated in 1992, attended Vo-Tech school for auto technician in Jackson for one year and then in Willmar for one year. After school he worked for Herb's Repair in Sleepy Eye for several years before working for Hap Overson Chevrolet in Springfield, currently known as Kohls-Wheelborg Chevrolet in New Ulm. Matt enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, helping on the family farm, and spending time with his family and friends. He especially enjoyed the challenge of repairing mechanical problems and helping people. To his closest friends he was known as Turbo. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye. He is survived by his parents, Karen Turbes of Hanska and Stanley Turbes (Elizabeth Holleque) and her son, Giacomo of Park Rapids, brother, Chris Turbes of Hanska, sister, Shawna (Jeff) Sellner of Sleepy Eye, nieces, Lexus Stimpert and Jade Sellner, nephew, Joshua Sellner, Godparents, Steve Deb Maanum of Park Rapids and many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Vesty Myrtle Turbes, Herb Agnes Maanum and uncle, Jerry Selk.