In Memory of Thomas “Truck” Truxtun Morrison

May 13, 1938 – August 22, 2026

Wayzata, MN - Thomas Truxtun Morrison, known to nearly everyone simply as “Truck,” lived an extraordinary life grounded in faith, devoted to family, filled with adventure, and enriched by an extraordinary love of people. He lived love.

Born May 13, 1938, in Pleasantville, New York, Truck was the son of Brigadier General Henry Terry Morrison and Mary Peavey Heffelfinger Morrison. He graduated from The Thacher School in Ojai, California, and attended Dartmouth College before joining the Marine Corps. His upbringing and service instilled in him a lifelong love of country, deep respect for those who serve, and a strong sense of duty, humility, and responsibility.

At the center of his world was the love of his life, Adrienne Stork Morrison. Truck was introduced to Adrienne in a ski shop—a fitting beginning for two avid skiers with a lifelong sense of adventure. By the end of their first date, Truck proclaimed that he would marry her. They were inseparable. Nobody knew Truck without Adrienne, or Adrienne without Truck. To know one was to know them together.

Their 64-year marriage was a true partnership in all things. Together they became certified ski instructors and licensed pilots, raised cattle and rode horses, hiked mountain trails, skied the steeps of Snowmass, traveled the world, and collected dear friends wherever life took them.They embraced life fully and shared every adventure.

Truck enjoyed a distinguished 36-year career in the food and commodities industries. He began as a grain merchandiser at The Peavey Company, eventually helping establish Peavey’s barge operations and leading much of its grain business. Following Peavey’s acquisition by ConAgra, Truck rose to Chairman, President and Chief Operating Officer of ConAgra International and Chief Operating Officer of ConAgra Grain Processing Companies. As the company’s “designated globetrotter,” he helped build its international trading business, overseeing the global expansion of its grain and protein business and leading these operations around the world. He retired as Chairman of ConAgra International in 1996, remembered as a leader who led by example, cared deeply for people, and wanted those around him to succeed.Yet Truck never measured a successful life by titles or accomplishments.

He had an extraordinary ability to connect with people. He asked questions, listened, and made people feel valued. Business associates became lifelong friends, and friends became family. Relationships—deep, genuine and long-lasting—were his measure of success. Truck was passionate about education and lifelong learning. Though he loved to joke about being kicked out of and re-admitted to Dartmouth twice, he held a deep commitment to learning throughout his life. He proudly served on the Board of Regents at St. Olaf College, a school he held dear, where he and Adrienne devoted themselves to the college through their engagement and fundraising efforts. Faculty members became treasured friends, and the St. Olaf Christmas Festival remained a beloved tradition. Fittingly, in his final days, Truck found comfort listening to the St. Olaf Choir sing “Beautiful Savior.”

Truck always felt the gratitude that comes from God, and his faith was the foundation of his life. Wayzata Community Church was an important part of his worship life where he served in leadership roles and loved nothing more than filling a pew with his family, holding their hands during the Lord’s Prayer.

Truck was a cowboy and a renaissance man, as comfortable on horseback as on the ski slopes. He was a raw oyster aficionado and homemade eggnog connoisseur, an expert photographer, history buff, natural athlete, gifted storyteller, proud American, and lifelong adventurer. But if you asked Truck who he was, he would tell you that above all else, he was a husband, father, grandfather “Pop pop” and friend. He loved each member of his family wholly and individually. He showed up for every race, game, concert, celebration; the good days and also the difficult ones. He held hands, gave big hugs and celebrated those he loved and never hesitated to express his affection. An eternal optimist, every day was his “best day ever” and he ended every conversation with the words that defined the way he lived: “I love you.”

Truck leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Adrienne; his cherished children, Mimi (Mark) Bendickson and Truck Jr. (Dana) Morrison; and his adored grandchildren, Bradford (Isabelle) Morrison, Mac (Lily) Bendickson, Tully (Skai) Morrison, Adie (Michael) Bendickson, Ginny Morrison and his great-grandson, Anders Bendickson.He was preceded in death by his parents H. Terry and Mary Morrison and his siblings Sherman, Lucia and Heff Ewing, and Gray, Jane and Nick Morrison.

The Morrison family is especially grateful to Kelsey Gamboni, whose extraordinary devotion to Truck went far beyond caregiving. Through her tenderness, humor and love, Kelsey became family. The family also thanks Brent Feichert, who was like a son to Truck during decades of shared love of the outdoors and great conversation. And with deep appreciation, the family thanks the entire Haven Homes family, who cared for Truck with kindness, compassion and love, surrounding him with dignity and warmth.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 10th at the Wayzata Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials directed to:

The Morrison Family Directorship of the Institute for Freedom and Community at St. Olaf College, Music Ministries at Wayzata Community Church, or Haven Homes in Maple Plain, Minnesota.