Gerry Turner (American Retired Restaurateur) Biography

Quick Info

Profession	Retired Restaurateur, TV Personality
Nationality	American
Date of Birth	28/06/1951
Age	75 years
Birthplace	Hudson, Indiana

Latest News about Gerry Turner

21/02/2026

Turner and Sutton announced that they had bought a home together, marking a major step in their relationship. Turner said the move was part of their plan to live together in Westfield, Indiana, close to Sutton’s family.

03/10/2025

Gerry Turner announced his engagement to Lana Sutton in an Instagram post shared on October 3, 2025. The announcement came about 15 months after his divorce from Theresa Nist, and the post showed Sutton wearing an engagement ring on a beach trip.

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Bio/Wiki

Profession(s)	Retired Restaurateur TV Personality

Physical Stats & More

Height	5' 11" (180 cm)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Copper Blonde

Educational Qualification(s)

School	Ernie Johnson Sales School in Cincinnati, Ohio
College/University	University of Iowa, United States Ottumwa Heights College, Ottumwa, Iowa, United States
Educational Qualification	Graduation in Science, Research, and Education from University of Iowa

Personal Life

Food Habit	Non-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital Status	Engaged
Marriage Date	06/01/2024
Wife/Spouse(s)	Toni (deceased) (1974-2017) Theresa Nist (2024) Lana Sutton (engaged 2025)

Family

Father	Everett
Spouse	Toni (deceased) Theresa Nist Lana Sutton
Children	Angie Jenny

Career

Debut	The 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.

Debut

The 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 Collection	Harley Davidson

Social Media

Instagram	https://www.instagram.com/goldengerryturner/
Facebook	https://www.facebook.com/profile.php
LinkedIn	https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerry-turner-44b3b318/

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Began working at Mr. Quick Restaurant in March 1971.
2. Toni, his late wife, retired as a volunteer coordinator before falling ill.
3. Saw ads for The Bachelor, and his daughters encouraged him to apply.
4. Looked for a partner who shared his active lifestyle, enjoying sports like pickleball or golf.
5. Gradually moved on after losing Toni, keeping her memory alive.
6. Proposed to Theresa Nist on the season finale of The Golden Bachelor, which became widely popular.
7. Entered a new relationship in April 2025 after his separation from Theresa Nist.
8. Met Lana Sutton after she sent him a direct message on Instagram in early 2025.
9. Had his first in‑person date with Lana Sutton in March 2025 at a beastro in Charleston, South Carolina.
10. Proposed to Lana Sutton in October 2025 during a beachside trip, and she accepted.
11. Has since moved toward living together in Westfield, Indiana, near Lana’s family, and they split time between Indiana and South Carolina.

Gerry Turner Retired Restaurateur, TV Personality American Hudson, Indiana