Gerry Turner's Biography

Gerry Turner is an American reality star and media personality best known for his appearance as the main character on the dating reality series Golden Bachelor, a senior citizen version of The Bachelor.

Gerry Turner's Wiki/Bio

Date Of Birth: 1951

Birth Day: 15 October

Father: Wayne Turner

Mother: Peggy Turner

Age: 72-Years-Old

Siblings: Three

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Relationship Status: Widow

Born In: Indiana, United States

Married: 1974-2017

Nationality: American

Late Husband: Toni 

Religion: Christian

Children: One Kid

Ethnicity: Caucasian

Profession: Social Media Influencer

Height: 6 feet 1 inches

Net worth: $1.5 million

Weight: 75 kg

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Education: Graduated

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College: University of Lowa,

Ernie Johnson Sales School

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Who Is Gerry Turner? Biography & Parents

Gerry Turner is a rising American reality personality who has been in headlines recently since he made history as the first star of “The Golden Bachelor,” where he took his shot at finding romance with 22 potential candidates. However, Gerry Turner doesn’t own a Wikipedia page yet.

The Golden Bachelor star Gerry Turner was born to his parents on 15 October 1951 in Indiana, United States. He is the proud son of his parents, father, Wayne Turner, and mother, Peggy Turner. They raised him with great love and care along with his three siblings, Brenda Stouder(born in 1960), Larry Turner(born in 1954), and Darrin Turner(born in 1965). Overall, Gerry has maintained the lowkey image of his family members in the media for their privacy.

As of October 2023, he is 72 years old, and according to his birthday, his zodiac falls under Libra. Meanwhile, IN native Gerry is an American of Caucasian ethnicity and follows the path of the Christian religion.

Regarding his physical appearance, reality star Gerry Turner stands at a height of approximately 6 feet 1 inches/1.85 m tall with a decent weight of around 75kg/165 lbs.

Concerning his educational details, Turner went to a local school and graduated high school in 1970. Later, he attended Ottumwa Heights and studied at the University of Iowa. Also, he enrolled at the Ernie Johnson Sales School in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

Is Gerry Turner Married?

Gerry Turner was a married man, and he married her beloved wife, Toni, in 1974. The ex-couple first met his high school sweetheart in 1972, and two years later, they married. 

They were high school sweethearts and were married for around 43 years until Toni died due to complications from a bacterial infection in 2017. At the time, Gerry and his wife, Toni, had finished their dream retirement lake house. Hence, he struggled and took a long, slow process with his wife’s passing away.

Also, he shared that his wife would bless his decision to appear on “The Golden Bachelor” to find love again.

Moreover, Gerry and his late wife Toni share two daughters together named Angie and Jenny. His eldest daughter, Angie, is married to Mike and has two daughters, Charlee Payton. Angie is a nurse at a local hospital, while Jenny is a teacher at an elementary school.

Net Worth & Career

Gerry Turner has accumulated an estimated net worth of around $1.5 million from his profession as a restaurateur, businessman, and media personality. Hence, he can live and afford a lavish lifestyle from his earnings.

Meanwhile, Gerry Turner was only 18 years old when he began as a waiter at a local diner. Later, he opened his own restaurant in 1976 with the help of his late wife, Toni. Gerry specializes in serving American cuisine with fresh and seasonal ingredients. He retired in 2016 after forty years of his career in the restaurant business.

Moreover, he has been currently enjoying his retirement with his family and friends.