Visitation: Visitation, with family present, will be Thursday, February 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton.
Service: A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 at Canton Lutheran Church.
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Dorothy Trumm, age 80, died unexpectedly Friday, January 31, 2025. A Celebration of Dorothy’s Life will begin at 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 7, 2025 at Canton Lutheran Church. Visitation, with family present, will be Thursday, February 6 from 5-7 p.m. at Anderson Funeral Home in Canton. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Canton Lutheran Church or the Bob Trumm Memorial Scholarship.
Dorothy Louise Hanson was born on September 28, 1944 in Volga SD to Selma (Hedberg) and Allen Hanson. Dorothy received her education in Oldham, SD and graduated from Oldham High School in 1962. Dorothy continued her education and graduated from SDSU in 1966. She married Robert E. Trumm at her childhood church in Oldham, SD on February 4, 1966.
Dorothy began her teaching career at Brookings High School while Bob finished his degree in pharmacy. In 1968 they moved to Canton, SD, beginning Dorothy’s teaching career in Canton. Bob and Dorothy fell in love with Canton. After a brief sojourn to Texas and Kentucky to fulfill Bob’s ROTC requirements, they returned to Canton. Dorothy taught in Canton until 1974 when she began working with her husband at Trumm’s Pharmacy. She opened the flower and gift department and spent the next several years creating beautiful floral arrangements for many of Canton’s residents. However, she missed the classroom and in 1980 she returned to teaching.
In the mid-eighties Dorothy returned to college at USD. She attended night classes and summer school to complete her master’s degree in 1989. In the fall of that year, she lost the love of her life, Bob.
Dorothy continued teaching and was supported by the Canton community following her husband’s death. In 1993 Dorothy married Gerald Menholt, gladly welcoming his children and grandchildren into her family.
Dorothy retired from teaching in 2003 but wasn’t quite satisfied so she began teaching at Killian Community College. Even after leaving Killian, Dorothy didn’t slow down. Her family almost needed a calendar to keep up with her busy schedule. She was our energizer bunny.
Dorothy’s survivors include her children, Terri Trumm (Dean Ludwig), Patti Trumm, and Todd (Laura) Trumm; grandchildren, Ethan Cleaver, Gavan Cleaver, Marcus (Tara) Pierce, Taylor Pierce, Alyvia Trumm, and Jack Trumm; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen Hanson and Sharon Devereaux; five great-grandchildren, along with many cousins, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.
Preceding Dorothy in death are her husband, Bob Trumm; her parents; her in-laws; her grandson, Bob Trumm; her brother, John Hanson; her son-in-law, Kevan Cleaver, her special friend, Dean Hooper; and many extended family members and dear friends www.andersonandsonsfh.com
MAY THE GOOD LORD WRAP HIS LOVING AND COMFORTINGARMS AROUND DOROTHYS FAMILY.
Dear Trumm family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Dorothy’s passing. She was an extraordinary woman, beautiful on the inside and outside. And I’m sure she would edit this post if she could. The community mourns with you.
My deepest sympathies.
Sincerely,
Carrie Carlson
Our sincere sympathy to the Trumm family! Praying all your beautiful memories give you comfort and may God wrap His loving arms around each of you!
Condolences to the Trumm family in this time of sorrow.
It brings back many happy memories of all of each of the members of the Trumm family. We had joy when the family moved kitty-corner from Mom and Dad’s. Bob and Dorothy were good and solid members of the community with the drug store and with Dorothy teaching high school English. Lastly, it was a joy when I heard Todd and his family moving back into his childhood home.
May God bless you and comfort you in this difficult time.
The Halling family
Dorothy was my mentor plus my teacher. I was the babysitter for their three children until I went to nursing school.
She taught me to believe in myself, others and that there was life beyond high school peer pressure. I was able to refocus and know that my high school years were also a way to get an excellent education and preparation for next steps. I did become a nurse and have been for 49 years, and I did marry my college boyfriend, Ken Engelhart who became a physician. We have 3 adult children, 2 daughters in laws and a son in-law and four grandchildren. Although I live in Minneapolis and will not be able to make the funeral. I was planning to visit Dorothy this spring when I come to Sioux Falls. I want her family to know how much she meant to me and how I was able to believe in myself and have more compassion for others by her leading example.
Warmest condolences to the family. Mrs Trumm was always a kind and patient person and teacher to many.
God Bless
My sincere condolences. Dorothy was a great friend, a great teacher and a caring, loving mom and grandma. She will be missed by many. So many great memories of working with her.
I have visited with Dorothy at many Platinum Valley social events. Such a pretty lady, inside & out! She will certainly be missed in our neighborhood! My deepest sympathy to your family.
Dorothy was always such a joyful presence at Canton Lutheran. Her smiles will be missed. My sympathies to the family.
Todd, so sorry for your loss, your family is in our prayers.
I have the fondest memories of Dorothy when she was ill many years ago and I had the privilege of teaching her English classes for a semester. We talked everyday and she was so kind and encouraging to me. She was a wonderful mentor and I really appreciated the opportunity to help her out doing what I love. She has always had a special place in my heart. Condolences to her family. She definitely will be missed.
My sincere sympathies to Dorothy’s family. . I have so many fond memories of my time at CHS and working with such great colleagues and friends like Dorothy. We had so many great times together.
Dorothy is a beautiful soul. Thank you for everything ❤️. You will be missed!
I’m so sorry. Dorothy was a warm, caring and kind person and she’ll be missed by many. May she rest in peace.
Todd and family, I extend my condolences and wishing you God’s peace in the days ahead.
Todd, love ya man! Your mom was a world changer. I know she changed mine! She had a profound impact on my life in so many ways. She was, I believe, one of the first, if not the very first one to hire me personally to do a landscape. She stood next to your dad in the driveway and watched me and they both deeply encouraged and inspired me, especially to believe in myself. They said: you are really, really good at this. Haha- I was spading out sod to rock around the mailbox….
When I wasn’t even personally aware that I was struggling after attending college, Dorothy and your dad both invited me to live with you guys. Chats with your parents around your table helped give me a foundation to truthfully and transparently share how I was really doing as a person. Those chats changed my world!
She also encouraged me to sign up for our senior play. After looking at the cast list, I thought, well, I’ve never been in a play before so maybe “stagehand” was too much for me. When I walked away, someone said: Chris, you got the Lead Role! I was shocked and privately went home and cried. Your mom said that I’d be perfect for the role! She believed in me Todd! I will always love your mom and your whole family and remember the deep impact that you’ve all had on my life. Thank you Dorothy Trumm for changing so many people’s lives as well as my world!
So sorry for your loss she was such a great teacher
To Dorothy’s family—I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I have lived up the street from her since she moved to Platinum Valley. I so enjoyed visiting with her at our coffees and socials. I’m so glad that I was able to come to Canton and help her celebrate her 80th birthday. God bless you all as you mourn your loss and also as you celebrate her homegoing.
My sincere condolences to the Trumm family. Dorothy was my colleague on the Canton High School faculty for over 25
years. As English teachers, we worked closely together. She was a very cooperative, dedicated and professional fellow
faculty member. We had many experiences…many memories. She was a special lady.
You have our deepest sympathy.
The Trumm Family- Dorothy was one of our “other” mothers in the neighborhood who would remind us to “head on home now the street lights are coming on”- She always had an extra snack for anyone in the group and ensured we all felt welcome. As I continued my career in the education world—she was always there to support me in so many varying ways ( A classroom for practicing a teaching lesson for one of my educational degrees, editing and proofing essays, and foremost for making me aware of my talents as an advanced educator). She made me laugh, cry, and believe in the world of teaching. When my mother passed and we celebrated her life- Dorothy not only wrote and sent the most heartfelt card but also called on numerous occasions for over a year to make sure I knew she was there for me. She will always have a place in my heart. I was sorry to not be able to be there this week for her celebration of life but know you were all in my heart. Love to you all, “Macky” Carla McMurry-Kozak, ED.S MA/slp
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. Please accept my condolences and know your Mom’s legacy will live on through the love, support, and wisdom she passed to her family, friends, and students. I hope the good memories you have of her will comfort you in the days and weeks ahead. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family
Blessings in Dorothy’s
Memory. 🙏🙏 .
Dorothy was one of my high school teachers, and then we reconnected much later when we were both residents of The Reserve.
With deepest sympathy
So sad to hear about Dorothy, (Mrs. Trumm), was a very nice lady, always a had smile. I had her as my teacher before 1972.
May God comfort your family at this time and carry you thru.
Susan and Leon Anderson