Herbert William Truitt, 81, of Troy, Iowa passed away on August 6, 2026, at the Van Buren County Hospital in Keosauqua, Iowa. He was born on July 9, 1945, in Muscatine, Iowa to William Herbert and Mary Maxine Bailey Truitt. He married Bonnie Archer on December 24, 1965, in Troy, Iowa.
Herbert drove a truck for Troy Elevator for 25 years then became an over-the-road driver for several years until his retirement in 2005. He loved being on his Harley Davidson and going to bike rallies to socialize with friends. He was a member of A.B.A.T.E. of Iowa, District 14. Herbert also loved spending time with his family and spoiling his dogs. He liked watching football, especially the Green Bay Packers. He will be missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Truitt; two sons, Nathan (Stefan) Truitt of Niobrara, Nebraska, Nolan (Danelle) Truitt of Libertyville, Iowa; three grandchildren, Jack, Olivia, Brexden Truitt; and two siblings, Judy Archer, David Truitt both of Muscatine, Iowa.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three siblings, Patricia White, Joyce Scott, and Larry Ellis.
Herbert’s wish was to be cremated. Burial will be at the Troy Cemetery at a later date. A celebration of life will follow the burial. A memorial has been established to his family and may be mailed to: Herbert Truitt Memorial, Wagler Funeral Home, 304 W. Jefferson St., Bloomfield, Iowa 52537.
