Visitation: Visitation with family present will be Thursday, March 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Canton Lutheran Church.
Service: Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 10 at the Canton High School Armory.
Bob D. Trumm, age 14, passed away Monday, March 6, 2017. Funeral services will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 10 at the Canton High School Armory. Visitation with family present will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Canton Lutheran Church.
Robert David Trumm was born on August 22, 2002 to Todd and Laura (Koopsma) Trumm in Sioux Falls, SD. His life ended abruptly on March 6, 2017 which was a shock to family, friends, and the community. He will always be remembered by all of us in many special ways.
Bob had a zest for life, was everyone’s friend, and he could always get a laugh or smile from anyone. He could always find the positive in any situation or person. He could strike up a conversation with anyone whether they were young or old, a stranger, or a long time friend. He never sat still for long and loved bowling, hunting, golfing, camping, cruising with Dan and Jarrett, basketball, football, his dogs, but most of all fishing. He was cleaning his own fish by the age of 9, running the boat by 10, and had the ability to talk fishing with the best of them. At age 12, he already had his future planned out that he was going to be a fishing guide and had researched colleges that offered fishing scholarships or bowling. He showed a maturity beyond his years. He will be missed most for his infectious smile and big hugs. Till we fish again, Bob, you will be missed.
Grateful for sharing his life were his parents, Todd and Laura Trumm; sister, Alyvia Trumm; brother, Jack Trumm; grandparents, Dorothy (Dean Hooper) Trumm and Dave and Julie Koopsma; great-grandma, Margaret Koopsma; aunts, Terri Trumm and children Ethan and Gavan Cleaver, Patti (Keven) Elder and children Marcus and Taylor Pierce, Angie (Adam) McAthie and children James McAthie and Jake and Sam Thompson, and Kayla (Gary) Christensen and children, Claire and Chloe; along with numerous extended family, friends, and his “River” family.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Bob Trumm, Jr.; great-grandparents, Allen and Selma Hanson, Robert Sr. and Maurine Trumm, Gilman and Edline Haugen, and Richard Koopsma.
Our prayers with all of you—
Rachel McMurry
John & Catherine McMurry
Carla & Doug McMurry-Kozak
Diane McMurry
Brent & Suzanne McMurry
Renee & Brit McMurry-Gilman
I am so sorry for your loss. I will be keeping Bob’s family in my thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. All of your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss prayers coming your way.. The McEntee ‘s
So sorry for your loss. I remember his laughter and smile the most. He was a great kid with a big heart. He will truelly be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. May God comfort you and wrap his arms around u all and give u peace. Heaven has an amazing kid up there!
So sorry for your loss. It is never easy losing a loved one especially one so young. My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May god bless you all.
I am so sorry for your loss, I realize there is nothing anyone can say or do to comfort you both. He was a great kid and an amazing fishermen. He will be missed greatly!
Our prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Words aren’t enough, but know you are in our hearts.
Our prayers are with you during this time. Bob will be greatly missed.
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a great kid Bob was. Prayers for your whole family.
I am truly sorry for your loss, you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
My sincere condolences go out to you on your loss. There are no words to take away the pain just words to express empathy that i am so sorry.i lost my son keegan march 15 2016.you and your family are in my thought and prayers
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
We want you to know that we are praying for you and your family, we are so sorry for you great loss. May God hold you close as you walk this path and give you strength for each day.
Bob played baseball with our Grandson Austin, they were so fun to watch. He was such a go getter in the games & wasn’t afraid to go after the ball. Sure enjoyed that time. Praying for your family. Rest in Peace Bob
Our family is at a loss of words, we cannot express enough that we are so sorry for the loss of your son,Bobber. We are going to so miss his beautiful smile at the North Wheeler campground. Jarett & Arlena loved the summers with him, the fishing , swimming & boating. Going to miss that knock on our camper , asking if “Jarett here?” Our thoughts & prayers our with you & you family.
Prayers for strength & peace for you in the days ahead. We are all weeping with you. We will so miss seeing him shooting baskets when we drove by & waving! So many memories. He’s a great kid & will be missed by many.
There are no words to bring you peace, but just know there isn’t one of us that wouldn’t drop everything for you all! Bob is a bright star in our now darker world. May you find the strength to put one foot in front of the other, until you see Bob again. You are in our prayers. God speed, Bob! There’s no doubt you’ll be the best guardian angel ever!
So sorry for your loss. MAY God hold you in the palm of his hand until you meet him again. Prayers for you all Jim and Kathy Bahnson
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers of peace and comfort! Cherish every memory, speak his name daily, tell stories of his life and know he will always be alive in your hearts. Love to your entire family ♡♡♡
My prayers are with all of you during this difficult time that no parent should have to experience. But keep in mind God’s great promise of Eternal Life for all of us. We shall meet again! Peace to you all!
Todd and it is both heartbreaking and sad to here of the loss of your knowing that my son is the same age u have been to my brother Steve. My prayers go out to u and your family on this very sad loss will think and pray often for your family and his friends please except my deepest sympthay on your loss my god bless and keep you Lori Livermore
My sincere condolences go out to the family. Denny Kohrt
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Bob was such a great person from the get-go. I can’t even find the words. Hugs and kisses. Please be okay, though it’s gonna be tough.
Our deepest sympathies to your family during tragic time. Praying for you all
Prayers to your family during this difficult time. His wings were ready….our hearts were not!!!
So very sorry to hear about your loss my prayers condolences go out to the entire Trum family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed the way Bob always spoke to me & told me of his great times fishing as well as hunting. He was a great friend & full of enthusiasm. I will forever remember him I’m so sad & heartbroken over this loss. GOD b with u all.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Thinking of you all, and keeping you close in my prayers.
Todd and Laura, I am truly sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. We can’t imagine the hurt and pain that your family is feeling right now. Our family will keep yours in our thoughts and prayers and pray that God brings your family eventual peace and healing. Very respectfully, Keith Myers and family.
David and I are so so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of and praying for all of you during this tragic time and the days ahead.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please be assured my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May your memories comfort you in this difficult time.
To Todd & Laura and Family,
You have our Deepest Condolences
May God hold you near as you enter the next stage in life.
May God Blessed you all and remember
God’s great promise of Eternal Life.
want Bob’s family to know they are in our prayer’s knowing Bob for a short time. Walyn had some fun times until we moved away, Wish all great memories will never die but knowing he’s in great hands now should be of some comfort May God be with you now and in the future
Judy, Lane and Walyn
My sadness for all of you can’t be expressed. God bless all of you and give you peace from your sorrow.
We are sorry for your loss. May God comfort you now and the days to come. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless
We are so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Hey it’s Dominick I k we Bob when I was little and how did he pass away it makes me sad that he’s flying high now
So so sorry to hear about Bob, you are in my prayers and am sending lots of hugs!!!
So sorry for your loss. I remember Bob from latchkey and always enjoyed having him there. Prayers for your family.
Bob, you were one of my favorite younger kids to see around town. I cried when I heard the news. You were so easy to joke around with and always seemed old for your age, so talking to you was always more like talking to a buddy than to a young kid. I coached you in some sports camps, and loved your passion for football and basketball, you were a camp favorite of the older guys every year. You were always so respectful and nice that people were drawn to you. I’ll always remember the times when you came around the pool or when I would see all of you Trumm kids shooting hoops in your driveway. Whenever you got brought up, my dad would always talk about what a good, unique kid you were and how you had probably caught more wall-mounters than most guys his age. When i heard the news I texted him and he responded “he was a wonderful kid. Maybe one of the happiest kids I had ever seen.” You sure had a talent of connecting with people of all different ages. Rest easy pal, praying for you and your family and I hope you are doing well.
Todd and family, words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss!! my heart aches for you. many prayers to you and your family.
Todd and Laura,
Our hearts are with you in this tradegy. We can’t imagine what you are going through, but trust that god will hold you and be with you as you go through this. Be strong for the little ones and keep Bobs memory alive.
I did not know Bob personally, but I knew his parents. From what I have read and heard by friends and family, he was a little “Wally” in the making. He touched so nany hearts; I have no words to express your loss. He will be missed, but never forgotten.! ! Hugs and prayers to all.
Really sorry to hear about your son Bob. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Roger and Clarene
No words can describe what I feel. My heart is breaking for everyone. I will pray for healing and comfort.
Bob was the first nephew of any of my friends. I remember when he was first born asking his aunt Kayla if we could get together at Laura and Todd’s so we could snuggle him while we visited. He was such a happy baby. He touched many lives and he will be missed. Kayla was soooo proud of him and I always enjoyed hearing updates and seeling photos. God bless all who miss him.
Our deepest condolences to the your family. We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers go out to you all in this difficult time. May God be with you always.
God Bless
Bob was just an exceptional young man! He looks like his dad and Gpa Bob and the wonderful gift of his mom’s beautiful heart and generous soul! The best of both! Gone but never forgotten!
Our hearts are saddened by your loss of Bob. We are lifting your family up in prayer. Heaven gained an angel. I pray the Lord hands upon your family and trusting he will carry you through this difficult time.
God Bless
Are deepest sympathy goes with your family I know your pain it will be 28 years ago in July we lost our daughter at age 14. Love and prayers go with you and most of all the truest in your heavenly Father to help guide you though life.
We were so sorry to hear about Bob.Please know that we are praying for you all.We can’t even imagine the pain you are going thru right now but as we are out of town our thoughts are with you.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
We have not stopped thinking of you and your smiling face since we heard the news. A life gone way too soon. Our thoughts and prayers to the Trumm Family.
My heart breaks for all of you who loved this boy. Prayers for strength to get through these sad sad days, and healing in the days to come.
We are so very sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed seeing him at the golf course. He always had a
smile on his face. Your family is in our prayers.
Prayers and Love with you and your family.
We were so very sorry to hear of the loss of Bob. Troian told us last night of the memories the 8th graders were sharing of Bob during school yesterday. It helped ease their pain a little bit. I hope your memories Bob help ease your pain in some small way as well. Our prayers go out to your family during this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathy go out to your family and extended family. While I don’t know just what to say, I sincerely pray that God will hold you close through this challenging journey. Heard stories from our grand-kids about fun with Bob and your family.
2nd Cor. 1:3,4 the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles. Grace and Mercy to you.
We wish we knew some words that would ease your pain during this time of anguish, but mere words are not enough. Please know that you are in our thoughts as you deal with this so unfair blow that life has dealt you.
Dear Todd and Laura,
Our family shares your grief. We are so sorry and are keeping you in our prayers. Todd, I have such fond memories of you and Adam hanging out when we were growing up. You would walk in the house and say something like, “Hey, Beautiful!” to me or Mom. I knew you were a BSer but it always made me feel good. You hold a special place in our hearts. I wish we could make it to the funeral. God bless you and all the family in this difficult time. You are surrounded by love, support and prayer.
Love, Lisa and Larry Hawe
We are so sorry for your loss, your family is in our thoughts and prayers~
Dear Todd, Laura, Patti, Dorothy,Terri and Entire Trumm Family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss of Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I wish I could ease your pain and grief. Hugs to you all.
In sincere sympathy,
Carrie
I did not know Bob personally, but I have always heard good things about him from my Granddaughter. It breaks my heart to think of how much this young man will be missed. I know the family has many friends to help them get through this. Just know that my prayers are with you and with God’s love we will all be with Him someday.
Deepest sympathies on the loss of your precious Bob! May God comfort you and ease your pain. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
I’m so sorry for your loss. My son Andrew meet him at track meets last year. They became quick friends. We’re praying.
So sorry for your loss, Bob was such a good friend to Lexi our prayers are with you and your family.
Trumm family,
You have been in my thoughts and prayers.. I had Bob in Sunday school and many years at summer latchkey. I also loved driving by because he would wave every time if he was outside. My favorite memory was constantly telling Bob not to stuff his pockets with mud out on the playground (he was collecting worms to be used fishing later). I am so sorry for your loss, and will be praying for you all.
I am so very saddened for your family in this time of loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all.
The little boy that brought such joy to us. Jeff and I will always remember Bob shouting out the window….HEY JEFF!! And Bob stopping by for a visit and inviting himself in. :+} What a special little boy and neighbor. He will always hold a special place in our hearts. God will take special care of him. Our Deepest Sympathy. Jeff and Deb Magnuson and Family
What an unimaginable loss for your family. Bob had a smile that lit up the room, and amazing talent in a fishing boat! He will be missed by so many. We pray for peace and comfort as your memories of Bob surround you.
Our prayers to you and your family, savor the memories may they bring you joy and peace
So incredibly sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I write this with a heavy heart, not only for the loss you have experienced, but also for our own. Chris and I didn’t know Bob on a personal level but we would see him around at football and basketball games hanging around with friends, joking and laughing and just being one of the group. Bob was one of Lexi’s close friends , his name was spoken frequently at our house. Lexi always had some story to tell that usually involved Bob and Esche. One of their teachers, I think Mrs. Cwach, even called them Blondie 1 and Blondie 2.
His passing has left a hole in our hearts , and our lives. I hope you can take some comfort in knowing how much Bob was loved in this small community and how many lives he touched even if it was just in some small way. He will never be forgotten, not in the Wininger household.
May you seek comfort in our Lord, Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:1
Laura and Todd, I can’t imagine the pain you are going through. I am so sorry and feel helpless in just expressing my feelings in words. Just know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you and your family.
We are so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful young man. I remember working at the Canton Pool years ago and on hot days, Bob and Jarrett Smith would jump in the pool to try and splash us and cool us off. I remember Bob always did a cannonball 🙂 Our hearts are crushed for you. We will always remember him.
I am so sorry this tragedy has struck your family. Know that God will hold you in His loving care.
Kay Hesby
Prayers and positive thoughts to your family. Everyone in high school bowling who was around Bob, remembered that smile and what a warm, and funny young man he was.
The bowling family is deeply saddened by this, and we offer our ears to listen, shoulders to lean on, and arms to hold and protect.
Rich Blue IV
President, South Dakota High School Bowling Association.
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort your hearts during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a special young man that touched our lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry Todd to Hear about ur son Heaven gain Anither angel we are Freinds will Dale
Thoughts and prayers to your family from the Roosevelt High School Bowling team.
Dear Todd and Laura, No words can describe how sorry we are for your loss. May God hold you in his arms.
My heart breaks for your family. The God who keeps Bob’s life also loves you very much. I know it seems as though the pain will never relent, but it will. Though you will always grieve his death, it will be more bearable with time. I’m so sorry.
Todd and family,
So, So sorry to hear of your loss. This is very difficult to understand and wrap your hearts and hands around.
Just to let you all know our thoughts and prayers are with you at all times.
Jill and Terry
We were sorry to learn of your loss. We know we cannot appreciate the depths of your pain, and we pray that God’s love will bring you solace and ease your pain. Our prayers are with you.
We are so very sorry for your loss, God will give you the strength to get through each day. May Jesus hold. You in his arms everyday. Our prayers are with you. Marvin and Rhonda Buckneberg
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I am so sorry for your lose. Prayers for your entire family & friends. I didn’t know him, but if he was family of Ms. Dorthey Trumm.. He was an amazing kid!
Todd and Laura, Our hearts are breaking. To know Bob was to love him. God had a reason to put Bob in our community for fourteen precious years. He touched many lives and will not be forgotten. The service yesterday was a beautiful tribute to a very, very special young man. Todd your words were so inspiring and comforting to all. You are wonderful parents. It has been so special to see and talk to you in church, to always sit right behind you and enjoy your family’s interaction. We are very proud of you and your family and you will always have our love and prayers. Gene and Carol Regier
Laura and family, you are in our prayers during this difficulty times, it is with great sadness to hear the news about Bob.our thoughts and prayers~~ the mikeworth family
Sorry for your loss. It is hard when a family loses someone so young. If there is anything I can do let me know. I don’t have much but will help any way I can.
i still think about him everyday