Robert J. Truwe, Longtime Lyon County Highway Worker, Dies at 90

Truwe spent over 30 years with the county highway department before retiring.

Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:30am

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Robert Joseph Truwe, a longtime resident of southern Minnesota communities like Amiret, Garvin, and Tracy, passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 90. Truwe worked for over 30 years with the Lyon County Highway Department before retiring, and was also known for his love of outdoor activities like trapping, fishing, and hunting.

Why it matters

Truwe's passing marks the end of an era for the Lyon County Highway Department, where he was known for his unwavering commitment and reliability over three decades of service. His story also reflects the changing nature of rural Minnesota communities and the importance of public works employees in maintaining local infrastructure and services.

The details

Truwe was born in Winnebago, Minnesota in 1936 and spent much of his life working in the Amiret, Garvin, Tracy, and Currie areas. After starting out as a farmhand at age 16, he dedicated over 30 years to the Lyon County Highway Department, working out of the Amiret shop. Beyond his work, Truwe enjoyed traditional rural pastimes like trapping, fishing, and hunting, as well as cheering for Minnesota sports teams and camping with his family.

  • Truwe passed away on March 24, 2026 at the age of 90.
  • His funeral Mass will be held on March 30, 2026 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Tracy.

The players

Robert Joseph Truwe

A 90-year-old longtime resident of southern Minnesota communities who worked for over 30 years with the Lyon County Highway Department before retiring.

Rosella (McCoy) Truwe

Truwe's wife, with whom he shared a decades-long partnership.

Lyon County Highway Department

The department where Truwe spent over 30 years of his career, working out of the Amiret shop.

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The takeaway

Truwe's story highlights the important role that public works employees play in maintaining the infrastructure and services of rural Minnesota communities, even as those communities continue to evolve over time. His decades of dedicated service to the Lyon County Highway Department left a lasting impact on the region.