Gerry Turner Age, Wiki and Bio

Gerry Turner

Quick Info

ProfessionRetired Restaurateur, TV Personality
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth12/08/1951
Age73 years
BirthplaceHudson, Indiana

Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)
  • Retired Restaurateur
  • TV Personality

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye ColorBlue
Hair ColorCopper Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolErnie Johnson Sales School in Cincinnati, Ohio
College/University
  • University of Iowa, United States
  • Ottumwa Heights College, Ottumwa, Iowa, United States
Educational QualificationGraduation in Science, Research, and Education from University of Iowa

Personal Life

Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HometownIndiana, United States
Zodiac SignLeo

Relationships & More

Marital StatusDivorced
Marriage Date06/01/2024
Wife/Spouse(s)
  • Toni (deceased) (1974-2017)
  • Theresa Nist (2024)

Family

FatherEverett
Spouse
  • Toni (deceased)
  • Theresa Nist
Children
  • Angie
  • Jenny

Career

DebutThe Golden Bachelor (2023) on ABC
Career Highlights
  • Started as a franchise owner at Mr. Quick Restaurant in Orlando, worked until 1985.
  • Worked as a produce salesman and accounts salesman at various companies.
  • Served as market development manager at Thoms Proestler Company from 1992 to 1998.
  • Worked as a senior operator at Bruegger’s Bagels from 1998 to 2000.
  • Became a regional training director at Sbarro in 2000.
  • Worked as a part-time senior buyer at Performance Food Group until 2002.
  • Was a general manager at King Food Service and Gold’s Gym International.
  • Took on roles in sales and marketing at Rock River Provision.

Favourites

Activities
  • Hosting barbecues
  • Playing pickleball
  • Cheering for Chicago sports teams
Interests
  • Driving
  • Spending time with friends and family at restaurants

Style Quotient

Bike CollectionHarley Davidson

Some Lesser Known Facts

Began working at Mr. Quick Restaurant in March 1971.
Toni, his late wife, retired as a volunteer coordinator before falling ill.
Saw ads for The Bachelor, and his daughters encouraged him to apply.
Looked for a partner who shared his active lifestyle, enjoying sports like pickleball or golf.
Gradually moved on after losing Toni, keeping her memory alive.
Proposed to Theresa Nist on the season finale of The Golden Bachelor, which became widely popular.