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‘I enjoy life’
Dale Turner, left, stands with his wife, Adean, at the Tribune office. The couple has been married for over 60 years. Hannah Dillon/Albert Lea Tribune
Albert Lea man, 90, attributes weight loss to exercising, sensible eating By Hannah Dillon
hannah.dillon@albertleatribune.com
For one hour, four days a week, Dale Turner walks around Northbridge Mall. What makes this feat even more impressive? Turner is 90 years old. Fifteen years ago, Turner started walking at Northbridge Mall. He decided to walk at the mall because he said there are no dogs, no cars and it is cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Ten years ago, Turner said he weighed 275 pounds. As of Thursday — he weighed himself that
morning — he weighs 169 pounds, almost a 100 pound difference. Turner attributes that weight loss to his walking, as well as sensible eating. Turner is a former manager for Kahler Motel. He worked for nine years in Rochester and nine years in Owatonna. In 1970 he came to Albert Lea to work at another Kahler facility, and worked there for 12 years. He said that he probably overate when he managed the motel, as they had a dining room. He said too many people retire, get a comfortable chair and don’t do anything, then wonder why
their health has deteriorated. At 90, Turner is in good health despite a few “new physical parts” — two new hips and a new knee, as well as his third pacemaker. “You got to be active,” he said. Active is probably a good word to use to describe Turner. Besides his walks at the mall, he is involved with the Golden K-1 Kiwanis Club, the Shrine Club and Bible study at his church. He has also been a member of the Masonic Lodge for 65 years. Before retiring Turner was similarly active — he was involved with the board of directors of the Minnesota Hotel Association, the
board of directors of the Hiawatha Valley Association, was the president of the Albert Lea-Freeborn County Chamber of Commerce and worked on YMCA and United Way fundraisers. Turner walks at Northbridge Mall with his wife of 61 years, Adean, who he said is six years younger than him. “She’s faster than I am, too,” he said, attributing that to the cane he uses. Turner and his wife have two children. His son Bruce now lives in Florida and his daughter, Nora, lives in Michigan. In his 90 years, Turner said
he’s seen much of the United States and Canada through his family’s love of camping. When he had vacation time, he would go camping. He said he’s seen the Calgary Stampede in Canada and most of the national parks in the United States. Through both camping and the hotel business, Turner said he’s met many interesting, great people. His biggest piece of advice is to stay active, and it seems to be working for him. Turner summed that sentiment up with three simple words: “I enjoy life.”
St. John’s Lutheran Community residents enjoy the lake
St. John’s Lutheran Community residents enjoyed a cruise on the Pelican Breeze II on Aug. 18. Provided
St. John’s Lutheran Community residents and staff breezed through Albert Lea Lake on the Pelican Breeze II on Aug. 18.