Marion M. Trueba

Marion Trueba, age 85, of Saint Peters, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, February 9th, 2026. She was born in Montpieler, Vermont on March 8th, 1940 to Homer and Della Wilkins.

A family-oriented individual, Marion took immense pride in the quality time she invested in her family throughout her long life. She was raised alongside three sisters; Beverly, Norma, and Sandra. With an eye for beauty, she loved spending time surrounded by Vermont’s natural beauty and peaceful landscapes. Oftentimes traversing New England’s vast landscapes to partake in hunting and ice fishing with her father in her youth. Throughout her life, she grew a fondness towards baseball. Her father’s radio was often heard relaying details of favorite teams, like the Yankees and the Red Sox. Marion was a bright woman, having graduated valedictorian in her high school’s class.

At the young age of eighteen, she found her soulmate she’d never part from, Richard “Dick” Trueba. In the swings of a dance hosted by her cousin, Ida, they drew a glance. Then a first dance, which Richard knew that place on her ring finger would hold a band with no doubts. For sixty-four years of life both Marion and Richard showed how true love existed, and that their marriage was proof. Marion took political drive and experience in her husband, Richard’s, political career. She was often campaigning alongside him. Marion and Richard built a life from nothing, creating a proud legacy that carries on through their children and grandchildren. As Richard worked in the airline industry, Marion dedicated herself to raising their three daughters; Michelle, Karen, and Reneé. Marion embraced her own character of spontaneity and love for travel, planning trips to showcase the world to their daughters. As life went on, she grew closer to domestic sight-seeing, taking many motorcycle trips with Richard, enjoying the beauty hiding around.

An exceptional artist is what many would describe Marion. Though, there is no true description of her immense skill. A talented, multimedia artist; her skill was adaptable and prolific. Marion’s art had won many awards over the years, and was written about in the media. In Saint Peter’s City Hall, numerous country-wide businesses, and a few banks her art was showcased for many eyes to see. Her favorite original pieces were that of: “Red Gables”, “Inlet Bay”, “The Old Man” and “Buffalo Mountain.” In each of those pieces, it was clear that her soul was brushed with the paint onto canvas. She acted as President of the Oak Leaf Artist Guild. Marion had remained active within the Saint Peter’s Cultural Art Center, dedicating time in the summers to teaching young artists how to grow upon their own skill. She orchestrated art shows, taught art from her home and displayed her own work.

Marion was a highly determined individual, persevering through challenge after challenge that life threw at her. At her core, she held her family closest to her heart. An innately nurturing soul, Marion showered those around her with unconditional love and grace. Incredibly sharpwitted and intelligent, she never failed to bring smiles to the faces of family and friends repeatedly. She was always kind, giving, and patient to those within her life. She was deeply loved by those who had the privilege of knowing her. But most of all, she was cherished by her husband Richard.

She joins her husband, who has been waiting for their next dance, his hand long awaiting hers for another waltz. An eternal dance begins at last between two lovers who are reunited once more. Their souls dancing to the familiar chimes of Moonlight in Vermont.

Marion is survived by her daughters, Michelle Sinn, Karen "Kay" (Joe) Wilhite, and Renee (Bryan) Brugmann; her grandchildren, James "Jimmy" Adams, Tyler Brugmann, Joshua Sinn, Collin (Olivia) Brugmann, John Adams, Rachel Sinn, and Hannah Sinn. She will be dearly missed by many other family members and friends.

Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Trueba, her parents, Della and Homer Wilkins, and her sisters Norma Bouchard and Beverly Wilkins.

Marion will be laid to rest with her husband Richard Trueba at Jefferson Barracks.

Services will be private.

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