Truzinski, Dwayne David
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Truzinski, Dwayne David
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Dwayne “Dewey” Truzinski, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday January 23, 2015 at Banner-Baywood Hospital, in Mesa, AZ. He was born in 1932 to Martin and Elizabeth Truzinski in St. Cloud, MN.
Dwayne proudly served in the Navy on the USS Des Moines, CA-134 during the Korean War. He was married Maxine Ball for 25 years who proceeded him in death on Sep 23, 1983. He later married Helen Koepp of MN. Dewey moved to AZ where he met Rosemary Williams of Mesa, AZ, his companion for his last 12 years.
Dwayne retired from the City of St. Cloud where he served as a city tax assessor and highway worker. He was kind, caring, considerate and would do anything for anyone. He had many hobbies; best known for cribbage boards, napkin holders, Jesus signs, leather-works and beautiful rosaries. A man of many talents and trades. He was Past Post Commander of VWF Post 4847, and a Past Post Commander of American Legion Post 76. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Loyal Order of Moose.
Dwayne is survived by his daughters Janet Truzinski of Copperas Cove, TX and JoAnn Truzinski of Bristol, CT. He has one grandson, Michael Crispo of Bristol, CT, as well as his loyal, faithful friend and companion, his cat, Sam.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother, Eugene Truzinski, and sister, Joyce Thelen.
Memorial services will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, January 30, 2015 at Valley Palms Clubhouse in Mesa, AZ. Private inurnment will take place at a later date at Assumption Cemetery in St. Cloud, MN.
In lieu of flowers please make a donation to Father Flannigan’s Boys Home.
10 responses to Truzinski, Dwayne David
Clay and Sharon Pelton says:
January 28, 2015
Knowing that we will see our loved ones again is truly a comfort and may you be comforted in knowing that his absence from this earth puts him in the arms of our blessed Creator and the one who loves us so completely. Jan, Clay and I pray that your heart will be filled with peace and your joy overflowing as you continue your journey until you see him again. B’Shem Y’Shua
Roben & David David says:
January 29, 2015
Jan, Joann & Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope your beautiful memories will bring you comfort.
Roben & David
San Marcos Texas
Donna says:
January 29, 2015
May his memory be for a blessing. Baruch Dayan Emet.
Michael Hogg says:
January 29, 2015
Jan and family; I’m Very sorry to hear this. Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Christine Anderson says:
January 29, 2015
JoAnn, Mike, and Janet,
My sympathies to you all. So glad you are together and able to support each other and talk about great memories of Dewey. He is in a good place with God and probably dancing with Maxine!
Good luck on Friday I will be with you in spirit.
Love, Dingmann