Dick Lee Trulson
Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Friday, February 23, 2024 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 511 W. Lake Street, Friendship, WI until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Pastor Jasper Sellnow will officiate.
Dick was born to Fred and Mable (Wells) Trulson on September 4, 1946 in Galesburg, Illinois. He had a very close relationship with his parents – he respected his father greatly and loved his mother dearly. Some would say he was a “Momma’s boy” as he would call her every morning.
He had one brother, David Trulson. They shared many memories of hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, touring out west on their motorcycles annually, and many rock concerts. He loved his little brother.
He graduated college from UW-Stout in Menomonie, Wisconsin in 1970. He studied to become an Industrial Arts teacher. He had found the passion for wood working in middle school and dreamed of being a teacher. A true testament of if you love your job it doesn’t feel like work.
He found another passion at UW-Stout … Kathleen Horman. They met and he would give her car rides home on weekends since they lived in the same area. They fell in love and were married in Barre Mills, Wisconsin on August 17, 1968. While living in Menomonie they had their first daughter, Charise Ann in September 1969.
He had his first teaching position at Wausau Newman in Wausau, Wisconsin. In 1971 he found his way to teach at Adams-Friendship High School. He retired in 2003, after teaching for 32 years. He wore the A-F Green Devil colors green and white proudly.
His second daughter Krysta Rose was born in May 1972 after moving to Adams-Friendship.
He impacted many students’ lives by teaching a valuable skill for the building trade. He was awarded the “Who’s Who Among American Teachers” award in 1998 and 2003.
He made many lifelong friendships with fellow staff and teachers and has joined those that have gone before him in the teacher’s lounge in Heaven.
Of all his accomplishments he was most proud of his family. His beautiful wife, his two daughters, son-in-laws, four amazing grandchildren, and was blessed to have three great-grandchildren that he enjoyed so much!
He raised his family with the same values as he was raised. Passing on his love of his country, love of river camping, catfishing, motorcycling, and snowmobiling.
He was a very social person. He belonged to archery leagues, pool leagues, served as President of 2 snowmobile clubs, most recently with Easton Sno-Seekers. He enjoyed riding and knew the value of doing trail work so others could enjoy the trails too.
He was a member of the Valkyrie Association. He also was a proud member of the Friends of Veterans, he had a profound love of country. His most passionate project was to have every small cemetery install a light shining on the U.S. flag at night.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Mable Trulson.
Dick is survived by his wife, Kathy Trulson; brother, David Trulson; daughters: Charise (Kevin) Stuckey and Krysta (Steve) White; son-in-law, Eddie Osmolski; grandchildren: Ryan Osmolski, Kallie (Keith) Skelnik, Chad (Aryanna) White, Alex (Sid) Skelnik; and grandchildren: Kaden, Kassie, and Siddy.
Thank you to those that have checked on us, asked about him, sent cards, visited him while on this hard journey. It meant the world to us. Thank you for caring and your thoughtfulness.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Tech Ed Scholarship.
Sending hugs and prayers to you, Kathy and Krysta and your family. Sad for your loss but hope in the Lord! Tim and Barb
I was lucky enough to have him as a teacher, a great guy.
Sincere condolences to your family. Dick was a wonderful coach, teacher and gentleman. He will be missed.
So sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Treasure all your many memories of good and bad times. Our prayers are with you.
Condolences to the Trulson family.
I had the pleasure of working with Dick for many years at AFHS. “His wit and humor was Let the good times roll”. He could always make you feel happy and good. Your hearts are heavy now, but in time your memories will make you feel “GOOD”, Dick would want you to carry the torch forward and make this world a better place.
May you receive peace and comfort from our savior.
Sending prayers and thoughts to Kathy and everyone during your time of loss.
Dick was a great teacher that made a positive impact on my life and became a lifelong friend.
He will definitely be missed by many!
Mom, charise and krysta I am sending hug to all of you.you were all an extra family for me growing up. Ketchup on everything( yuck)…..lol
Loved you dad like he was mine too
My prayers to the family. Loved working with Dick. Great person
Krysta so very sorry for your loss. Losing a parent is extremely rough. Knowing all of the people that have been touched by your dad can bring comfort. Remember all that he has taught you and how much he will always watch over you.
My Condolences to the Family from myself and all the snowmobilers who knew and rode with Dick. We will miss Hiu. Jim Gately
Trulson family, You are in our thoughts & prayers at this sad time; with our deepest sympathy.
Our prayers to his family. Charisse and Krysta… please extend my love to your mom…
If you need an ear…
Sending all the family hugs and prayers, Dick was an awesome guy, I will miss him too 😢
Tom and Terri Harvey Beversdorf: Dick was a great guy. He worked well with patience with all levels of students at the high school. So sorry for your loss. He is in peace.
Sorry for the loss.
My sympathy to the Trulson family. You are all in my prayers.
My condolences to the Trulson family.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So to read about Dick’s passing. Always remember the good times and his pain is now over.
So sorry to hear about your loss. Dick was a very special man that touched the lives of many in a very special way! Truly a great man.
Many memories of Mr. Trulson throughout the years! My condolences!
Krista, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I never met your dad but listening to you talk about him, he must have been a great dad! I will have you and your family in my prayers..
So sorry for your families loss……
I had the pleasure of knowing Dick most of my life. He was a great man. He will be missed by many.
so young, always a nice man. 🙏 for your heartbreak.
So very sorry for the loss of a really good man. Sending thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace to you all.
So sorry for your loss. Worked with Dick for years never a dull moment!
Mr. Trillin was such a great guy. I had him as a teacher in the early 2000’s until he retired. He went out and bought the first F7 Arctic cat he could get his hands on. He set it up for radar runs and told me I was running it for him. I did and I can say that year we won a first at every event. He was very fond of the merc’s. He had a bunch last time I seen him and loved them sleds like family. My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
So sorry for the family’s loss he was a good teacher
Prayers for the family, he was a wonderful teacher and a good friend ! I will think of him often! God bless
My condolences. He truly loved and was so proud of his girls.
Great mentor and teacher. Many conversation with him. God bless his family. You will be missed
I’m so sorry to hear this. He was a great teacher and a great man. His passion in the classroom was contagious to all those he taught. Rest easy Mr. Trulson. Your legacy at AFHS will live on.
So sorry to hear. Mr Trulson was a great man a truly awesome teacher and a wonderful person. He was a mentor for so many people in the AF school district including myself. He became a good friend after I left school and had some good times at concerts as well as any other time we would run into each other he will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Kathy and family. Please accept our sincere condolences. Dick made lots of good memories for me. He was a special friend I will never forget. Rest in peace Dick
Krysta and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. I’m so sorry. I’m here if you ever need someone to just talk or cry to.
Hugs to you all!
So sorry for the families loss, Dick was a great teacher,but always a great friend!! Around Dick was always a good time!! He was a great man and touched so many of us, RIP Mr. Trulson!
Extremely fond of this man!.. broke the mold after this one! His smile and humor will remain with all those who knew him. A true loss! Please accept our condolence Earl and Jodi
Mr. Trulson was a great teacher and human being. My condolences to his family and friends.
I know it was not unexpected but know it’s still very hard. Thinking of you all and remembering the good times. God keep you all in His care.
Sincerest sympathy. Many good memories with the snowmobile club and teaching our sons at AF.
May your grief soon become many happy memories.
Please accept my sincere condolences for your family’s loss. Rest in peace Mr Trulson!
We are deeply sorry & pray strength of memories to hug each of you.
Sincerely crushed,
Dick & Judy
So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad Krysta and family. The loss of one’s parent is one of the hardest you will ever endure. Hold your memories and the love of your dad close to your heart and remember.
God bless
So sorry on your loss. May God family and friends comfort you during this difficult time
Ross & I sending prayers and sincere condolences to Kathy and family. So sorry to hear of your loss.