Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Robben Lynn “Chief” Rux of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
He was 68.
The family says a celebration of life service is being planned for the spring.
More details are expected at a later date.
Life and Background
Robben Lynn “Chief” Rux was born October 15, 1957, in Thief River Falls.
He grew up in St. Hilaire with his parents, Elaine and Wayne Kruse.
He also grew up with siblings Randy, Rick, Ranae, Penny, and Jon.
He graduated from Lincoln High School in Thief River Falls.
Family members say he was known for working hard.
They say he took pride in providing for others.
Work History
Over the years, Rux held several jobs in the area.
He worked at Cenex on 8th Street.
He also delivered propane and anhydrous through St. Hilaire Supply.
He drove for Northland Taxi in Thief River Falls.
He later served as a supervisor at 7 Clans Casino.
He also worked in the automotive department at Walmart.
He later retired due to health complications.
Survivors and Preceded in Death
Rux is survived by his son, Robby (Alana) Rux of Thief River Falls.
He is also survived by grandchildren Christopher Rux, Keagan Rux, and Marek Rux.
He is survived by his father, Wayne Kruse.
He is also survived by siblings Rick (Stephanie), Rob, Penny (Jimmy), and Jon.
The family also lists many nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amy.
He was also preceded in death by his mother, Elaine Kruse.
He was preceded in death by siblings Randy and Ranae.
He was also preceded in death by his aunt, Eunice Rolandson.
More Information
Readers looking for resources may visit the CDC’s mental health and grief information
or the Minnesota Department of Health vital records page.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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A good man. Rest easy Chief!
What can you say,he was a good person! RIP!
RIP CHIEF ! A GOOD GUY ALWAYS POLITE !
RIP Chief🙏
One of the best!! Will miss seeing him! 🙏🏻💕💕
What a great guy! He will be missed.
He was such a nice man RIP CHEIF 🙏
RIP Robby !
Oh no….the chief was the best…a great friend for so many years…RIP my good friend….you will be dearly missed buddy
So sad, he really was the sweetest
Rest in peace.He was so nice to talk to and always cared for others.God takes the good ones to early!
I haven’t seen him in a lot of years but he was one of the nicest people I’ve ever met!! RIP Robby!
Such a wonderful soul. You will absolutely be missed by so many. 😪
RIP Chief!🙏🏾
RIP Chief, I really wish I was able to say goodbye to you one last time, wish the past summer wasn’t the last time to be able to say bye to you, hope you enjoy your time up there, you were a good man and you will be missed Chief. RIP Chief 🕊️🕊️🕊️
My Condolences
I worked with this guy at the casino dame good guy rip brother we worked security at the casino one time I said chief we might have to escort these two guys out of the casino you down o ya he replied lol but he always had a guys back
We delivered flowers to him this last valentines day and he was really sweet ❤️
Rip
RIP Chief!
Rest In peace 🙏
Always in are Hearts. Rest easy Chief! Gone but never forgotten.
RIP Chief
RIP Chief
Always a great guy! RIP Chief! 💙🙏
This is sad! I haven’t seen him in years but he was the best cabbie! So pleasant and kind!
Our deepest sympathy to all his family and close friends
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RIP Chief
Rest in peace
Rest in peace Cheif, he will be deeply missed. Hugs and prayers to the family.
I miss a really good friend
R.I.P Cheif. You will be missed.
RIP Robbie
Rob was a good soul. Always enjoyed talking with him.
May he rest in peace 🙏