
Donald Dean Trupke
Donald Dean Trupke, 92, of Johnston, died Aug. 6, 2022, at Brio in Johnston. He received his education in Carroll, where he graduated in 1948. He then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving his country for two years. Following his discharge, he married Marion Swain in 1960.
Don and Marion made their home Algona, where they owned and operated Trupke Electric Motors Sales and Service and sold Milwaukee Tools from 1956-1995. Following Marion’s death in 2012, Don remained in Algona. For the past two years, he has been living at Brio in Johnston.
He is survived by a brother-in-law, Jim Smith; nephew Kevin (LuAnn) Smith; nieces Karen Smith and Amy Smith; three great-nephews, Blake (Meghann) Smith, Trent (Shantell) Smith, Reed Smith, and their children. Private family graveside services were held at the River View Cemetery in Algona.
Don and Marion made their home Algona, where they owned and operated Trupke Electric Motors Sales and Service and sold Milwaukee Tools from 1956-1995. Following Marion’s death in 2012, Don remained in Algona. For the past two years, he has been living at Brio in Johnston.
He is survived by a brother-in-law, Jim Smith; nephew Kevin (LuAnn) Smith; nieces Karen Smith and Amy Smith; three great-nephews, Blake (Meghann) Smith, Trent (Shantell) Smith, Reed Smith, and their children. Private family graveside services were held at the River View Cemetery in Algona.