ROBERT EARL TURNBOUGH

Robert (Bob) Earl Turnbough, age 64, of Raymore, Missouri, passed away Sunday, April 19th, 2026, at the Kansas City Hospice House after a valiant battle with a lingering illness.

Bob was born August 21st, 1961, in Joliet, IL, and grew up in New Lenox, IL. He attended Lincoln-Way High School in New Lenox where he met his wife, Peggy, in A Cappella choir…together they graduated in 1979. He worked tirelessly as a plumber for 40+ years in Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri. He often spoke of having worked on Soldier Field and several major projects in Chicago, IL. He retired from Riden Plumbing, Overland Park, KS, in February 2025.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy (McHenry) Turnbough. Bob is also survived by his four children; Anthony Turnbough (Molly), Alexandra Fisher (Matt), Robert (Bobby) Turnbough (Calli), and Abigail Case (Peter). He was the proud grandfather of 9 grandchildren. Survivors also include two sisters; Wilda (Turnbough) Legner and Linda (Turnbough) Hamande (Scott), numerous nieces, nephews and other loving family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents Darrell Leon and Florence Rae (Tipton) Turnbough, and by four brothers; Kenneth Deane, Darrell Ray, Richard Lee, and Roger Glenn.

Bob enjoyed nothing more than whipping up any number of delectable treats and meals while entertaining his family and friends. His favorite times were the holidays where he would pull out all the stops, gather his children and grandchildren in the kitchen while teaching them to make and pass on family traditions, treats, and recipes.

Bob loved to entertain with jokes and stories, laugh, and sing. He took great pride showing his family all the love he could muster up. He enjoyed nothing more than cooking and feeding family and friends.

Bob was charismatic, with a towering personality and stature, a remarkable ability to grab your attention with a compelling confidence, humor, and charm. He was engaging and playful and had the skills to interact with anyone. He will be greatly missed by those who loved and knew him.

*Don’t be sad that he died but rejoice that he lived!

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to City Union Mission (Kansas City).

The family will celebrate the life of their beloved privately, without holding a public service or gathering.

Arrangements: Cullen Funeral Home, Inc., Raymore, Missouri 816.322.5278