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for John Vucurevich
Mark Dralle
July 31, 2005
John was certainly one of the finest men I have met. A sincere unassuming man. One would never know of the wonderful things he had done by just meeting him because he was so humble. Alway ready with a compliment and certainly a champion for family life and development of our youth. The world was blessed by the example John set for others.
Patricia Pike
July 31, 2005
I send my deepest sympathy to the family of Mr. Vucerevich. I had the previlage of meeting him in person last year at a luncheon. He was a great person.
Kimberly Leach
July 25, 2005
Certainly a great loss to our community. John Vucurevich will be missed. Thank you John. God Bless to you and your family.
Pete Vucurevich
July 23, 2005
I had the pleasure of having a visit with John at his office about five years ago when my wife Sophie and I were visiting our in-laws in Rapid City. I feel fortunate that I had the opportunity to meet with this fine man. We wish to convey our deepest sympathies to his family and know that he is being rewarded for his fine work while with us.
Richard & Cheri Cox
July 22, 2005
Cheri and I send our condolences to the Family of a great man...he will be missed. John had the unique ability to challenge you to the fullest as a business associate while he treated you with respect and true friendship. We value the time spent with him and wish him peace.
Mammoth Site of Hot Springs Charles E. Clay, President
July 22, 2005
The Mammoth Site staff and Board of Directors would like to send our deepest sympathies at your loss. The Mammoth Site has been fortunate to receive several grants from Mr. Vucurevich.
Bethel #44 International Order of Job's Daughters
July 22, 2005
We extend our deepest sympathies at your loss. Mr. Vucurevich donated funds to our organization that have helped many young women. He will be greatly missed by all whom had contact with him.
Barbra Eastman
July 22, 2005
I am sorry to hear of the Loss of a Great Man. I was given a nursing scholorship from Mr. Vacurevich while a student at USD. He helped me tremendously and am thankful!I hope you find comfort in our LORD and Savior as I know he is with him!
Barbara Fierro, Wellspring, Inc.
July 21, 2005
I extend my sincere sympathy to the family of John Vucurevich who, during his short stay on earth, touched the lives of many. The impact of his generous spirit will live on for years and generations to come. His works are an example to emulate.
You were blessed to have him as a father and grandfather. Rapid City was blessed to have him as a friend.
Nancy & Ken May
July 21, 2005
We are so sorry for you and us for being out of town and unable to attend John's funeral. Please know we will keep your family in our prayers.
Vonnie Fineran
July 21, 2005
My sincere condolences to the family of one of the greatest people I have ever had the honor to meet. I was employed at First Citizens Bank in Billings for 19 years and had the pleasure of seeing and visiting with Mr. Vucurevich during his many visits to Billings. He was a truly fine, intelligent and sincere person who loved people and enjoyed having a good time. He will surely be missed, but never forgotten.
Harlan Peterson
July 21, 2005
The Royal Arch Masons of South Dakota extent sympathy to the family of John, our Grand High Priest in 1943. His memorary will always be with us. H. Peterson, Grand Secretary.
Rhonda Thompson
July 21, 2005
I was fortunate to meet Mr. Vucurevich twice in the last two years. I received a nursing scholarship from his organization to complete my RN degree through USD. He was a very generous and dedicated man and will be greatly missed. May God be with you and your families during this difficult time.
Barry & Janet Benson
July 21, 2005
Sending all of you our condolences! John was such a genuinely great man! He will be dearly missed!
Barry and Janet
Jay Van Hunnik
July 21, 2005
John is truly one of Rapid City and South Dakota's finest. I use the word "is" because John will live on in the hearts and lives of all those touched by his generosity. John will be missed and missed most by his family and friends. The thoughts and prayers of the Wellspring staff and Board of Directors are with you in this time.
Joseph Ryan
July 21, 2005
Kent and Laura,
I know how much your Grandpa meant to you. Sorry for your loss.
Joe Ryan
Vicki Klar-Loomis,RT(R)
July 20, 2005
On behalf of the X-ray Department at Rapid City Medical Center I would like to send condolences to the Vucurevich Family. John was such a pleasant man and was always a gentleman no matter how ill he was. He will be missed by all.
Joyce (Walker) Cordes
July 20, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I helped care for Tom & Susan when they were just 4 & 2 years old. You opened your home to a homesick 18 year old, new to the'big city'of Rapid from Lusk,WY.
Timothy Voth
July 20, 2005
I wish to express my sincerest condolences to the Vucurevich family and Citizens Development Company on the passing of Mr. John Vucurevich. In a large part, civic minded leaders like Mr. Vucurevich is what has shaped America in the country that is the envy of the rest of the world. The "Montana Bankers Education Foundation" founded by Mr. Vucurevich, speaks directly for his vision, committment and action, and tells all of us, even those like me who never have met him, just what kind of man he was.
Sincerely,
Timothy L. Voth
Sr. Consultant-Western Region
Clark Consulting
Jason Durnil
July 20, 2005
Kent, I didn't get a chance to meet your grandfather, but I know this loss must be very hard. From what you have told me about him, he sounded like a great man. If there is ANYTHING I can do, please let me know. Sorry
Dr. Allen Herrboldt, Professor of Business Administration, Retired
July 20, 2005
My sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Vucurevich made a significant contribution to the Business Porgram at the University of Sioux Falls.
Charla Adamcik
July 20, 2005
I wish to express my deepest sympathy on the passing of Mr. Vucurevich. Though I never had the honor or pleasure of meeting him, I was blessed by his enormous generosity by receiving a scholarship to further my nursing education. I will never forget him or the impact his kindness and generosity made on my life. He set the standard for which all of mankind should follow.
Sincerely, Charla Adamcik
Bill and Gerti Janss
July 20, 2005
We wish to express our sincerely condolences to the Vucurevich family. John will be greatly missed by not only family and friends, but the community as a whole.
Heidi Johnson-Anderson
July 20, 2005
To the family of John T. Vucurevich: As an instructor for the USD Department of Nursing over the past 13 years, I cannot tell you what this one man has done for Nursing and health care in the state of S.D. His work has touched lives far beyond what you know. His belief in our mission and our dreams has helped to make those dreams come true. He has been a wonderful example for all of us. Heidi Johnson-Anderson
Allen Teel
July 20, 2005
I have worked at John's bank in Stickney for over 20 years and will always remember him for his generosity and for how much he cared for people. My deepest sympathy to his family.
Glessie & Jack Jr Allmon
July 20, 2005
To the Vucurevich Family,
It was a privilage and an honor to have known John over the years. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of you. He did so much for so many people in our community that not enough can be said. My father would have had so much more to add as to his feelings for John. He would have appreciated the friendship and guidance provided by John. Tom, I (Jack Jr) will always remember the campaign and banking that your father had made so much a part of our family's life. God bless you all.
Patrick & Sharon Kenefick
July 20, 2005
We wish to offer our sincere condolences. Our thoufgts and prayers are with you at this time of grief.
Rapid City Christian High School
July 20, 2005
Our sympathy is extended to John's family and his vast circle of friends in memory and with appreciation of John's foresight, generocity and committment to every aspect of our community.
Mick DiFronzo
July 20, 2005
We at DiFronzo & Co. are deeply sorry for your loss. God Bless the Vucurevich Family.
Mick & Pat DiFronzo
Linda Mickalowski
July 20, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Vucurevich families on the loss of John. What a Great Man! I was very fortunate to work for John at United National Bank in Sioux Falls. I always looked forward to him coming into the bank. He always had time to visit with you and always had on his warm smile! May your precious memories help to comfort you in the days ahead.
Beckie Johnson, RN
July 19, 2005
It was a blessing to have my life touched by Mr. Vucurevich. My deepest sympathy goes out to the whole family.
Bob Laskowski
July 19, 2005
...He quietly entered the Great Banquet Hall of Heaven to be feted for his genorosity on earth. Humbly, as in life, he took a seat at the back of the room. And, the Lord said, "John, please come up here and sit with me at the head table."
SD Job's Daughters, Grand Guardian Council and Grand Bethel
July 19, 2005
We extend our deepest sympathy.
Angela Reder
July 19, 2005
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mr. Vucurevich. He did so many great things for this community. I was personally touched by this generosity this last fall when I received a scholarship from him. With his help I am able to continue towards my nursing degree. May God be with you during this time of loss.
TOM AND DONNA TRIMBLE
July 19, 2005
OUR CONDOLENCES TO JOHN'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS
Bill Spratt
July 19, 2005
I have been employed by John Vucurevich's First National Bank of Lewsitown, Mt. for nearly 20 years. When ever he visited our Bank it was a pleasure to be around him.
I pray for the grace of God for John and his family with his passing.
Ken Fish
July 19, 2005
We would like to extend our sympathy to John's family. He was a wonderful person. I worked for John many years ago at a Montana bank and he was a fair and caring man. He will be missed.
Ken and Dorothy Fish
Rapid City
Denny Sanford
July 19, 2005
The world, Rapid City and South Dakota suffer a loss of this great man. He will be missed immensely but his legacy lives on!
T. Denny Sanford
Kathy Saager
July 19, 2005
My deepest sympathy. He was a pleasure to work for.
Dennis Popp
July 19, 2005
John will always be remembered for his positive lessons of life for all human beings and his targeted generosity to make our community a better place in which to live and work!
Dick and Bev Kahler
July 19, 2005
A most generous man with his talents and resources. A most humble man with his heart.
Dick and Bev Kahler
Brad Blumenthal
July 18, 2005
I was honored to have known John for almost my entire life. The Vucurevichs and Blumenthals friendship goes way back. John will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clarice Lakota
July 18, 2005
I am grateful for his life and what it brought about, and all the help his foundation brought to the Front Porch Coalition in Rapid City, SD.
Rebecca Williams
July 18, 2005
It is rare when you here of anyone that people can only say good, kind and generous things about - Mr. Vucurevich was one such person.
He was well known of and respected by the USD nursing students.
May your sorrow be gentle and your memories soon bring you only smiles of tenderness.
Laura Sterna
July 18, 2005
I want to give my deepest sympathy. John has been a very giving and wonderful person. I was given a scholarship from him and appreciated this very much. He has given so many things to the nursing program and will be greatly missed. Again I am so sorry for your loss.
Laura Sterna
Deadwood, SD
Cathy Eddy
July 18, 2005
To the family and friends: I was fortunate enough to meet with Mr. Vucurevich only once and that was when Kathy Hankel introduced me to him as the Acting Director of USD Rapid City. Even during that short visit, I was impressed by the kindness, humor, and humility of this great man. My prayers are with all of you and I am very sorry that I will not be able to return to South Dakota in enough time be at the funeral. May the Lord be with you during these sad times.
Becki Clarke R.N.
July 18, 2005
I was fortunate to be able to get to know John over the last year of his life. I just recently graduated from USD as an RN. John taught me more things about nursing than any nursing instructor or book ever could have.
He taught me about the most important aspects of nursing, and that is compassion and caring for all people. That's what John was all about...helping people. I remember sitting with him when the national news was covering the Tsunami disaster. I could see the pain that he felt for the victims. He said, "I wish there was some way I could help them!" As we all know, that's just the way he was. He hated to hear of anyone hurting.
When I found myself struggling to get through school,he taught me the importance of discipline. He said, "not only children need discipline, we all do."
As I start my career as a registered nurse, I believe that John will be with me through every patient that I encounter. He taught me the art of CARING. And THAT'S nursing!
Ted Thoms
July 18, 2005
John T. was a great South Dakotan! May he rest in peace.
Ted Thoms
Jim and Catherine Hutchinson
July 18, 2005
We send our deepest sympathy to the family of John Vucurevich
Davis Family
July 18, 2005
John T. Vucurevich made a difference for many nursing students and I am sure he will be greatly missed. He was a very generous man.
Linda Backhaus
July 18, 2005
To all of John's family and long time office associates, I extend my heartfelt condolences. I have always felt privileged to have known John and have deeply appreciated the man he was - intelligent, generous, kind, caring, and spiritual. God blessed him richly with family, friends, a sharp mind and financial success in his lifetime and he understood the responsibility of giving back. I can only imagine him in heaven, free of his blindness and pain. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Thomas Wagner
July 18, 2005
With high regard and deep sorrow I issue my sympathy for John. I once worked at United National Bank, Vermillion, SD. One of John's holdings. He has truly been one of the great American Entrepenuers. His story should be required American reading.
Wanda Jaasund
July 18, 2005
Many wonderful things have been achieved with the nursing scholarships that have been awarded in your name. My condolences go out to your family.
Youth & Family Services
July 18, 2005
All of us at Youth & Family Services are saddened to learn of the death of John Vucurevich. He cared deeply about the welfare of children in our community. He was not only our benefactor but our friend.
The children and staff of YFS send their heartfelt condolences to Tom and Claudia Vucurevich, Susan Vucurevich Rule and Alex and Mara Vucurevich and their families.
Sara Gentry
Development Director
Kris Tyler- Sammons
July 18, 2005
I used to look forward to calls from John for any of his gift giving when I worked at Leroy's, he was truly one of the nicest people I have ever met. We are all blessed to have had him in our lives in any way. Sincere sympathy at your loss.
Rich and Sue Roste
July 18, 2005
Tom and Claudia - Our deepest sympathies to you and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Amanda Neiman
July 18, 2005
I never had the privilage to meet Mr. Vucurevich, but I have heard many good things about him. He contributed greatly to my education throught his generosity to the USD nursing program. I am sorry for your loss.
Scott Moses
July 18, 2005
My sympathy to the family and friends. Scott
Jerry Munson
July 18, 2005
Tom and Claudia & family,
Jean and I are thinking of you and relishing the wonderful memories of our times with John. How lucky we are to have shared his humor and love.
Our prayers and thoughts go to all of your family.
Love,
Jerry and Jean
June Larson
July 18, 2005
John Vucurevich is a noble man who has touched the lives of people across the state through his generosity to students enrolled at USD Nursing. Through him and his generous scholarships, there are USD nurses providing essential care in areas of critical need across the state of South Dakota. I am deeply saddened to learn of John's death. He has been a role model to me and many others. He was a dear man and I will cherish memories of him forever.
Karim & Batool Merali
July 18, 2005
Our deepest regrets for a great loss of a great man who did so much for so many. John T. Vucurevich will be missed!
Condolences to the family.
Robin Eddy
July 18, 2005
Heaven will hold a special place for such a generous man. He has touched and impacted so many lives of the children in our area.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Robin M. Eddy - YMCA Board President
Greg Cummings
July 18, 2005
Our sincere condolences on John's passing. He was a wonderful man, a great philanthropist and a good friend. We know that you will miss him terribly and that Rapid City will truly miss him.
Steve and Mary Helen Flanery
July 18, 2005
Dear Tom, Claudia, Alex and Mara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. John had such a faith in God that we can just see him in heaven joining the communion of saints with a great big smile on his face! We know that all of you will miss him greatly , especially since he was such an outstanding father, brother, businessman, friend and person. May God Bless your family through this time of loss.
Denise Dunkle
July 18, 2005
What a wonderful man. I have never seen anyone so kind and giving as John T. Vucurevich. His name is in so many places from him giving to the community. I have never met him but I would have liked to meet this wonderful man. This man will surely see us all in heaven. My condolences to his family as I am sure he will be greatly missed. God Bless
John Sullivan
July 18, 2005
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of John. My deepest sympathy to the family. John was my God Father as he and my father worked together back in 1941 when I was born. A few years ago I made contact with John by sending him a letter after one of his many deserving community awards. I was most surprised and humbled when I received a phone call from him a few days later. He was truly a kind and gentle man even though I never really knew him it was rewarding to know of him and the many rewarding things he did for society and Rapid City. He was truly a caring person. My parents who are deceased were Art and Calla Sullivan of Spearfish.
John L. Sullivan
Ardys Parrish
July 18, 2005
I see in the Rapid City Journal that Rapid City has lost a great and true friend. My father was in the legislature at the same time as John and he shared an apartment in the St. Charles hotel with John and Boyd Leedom. They were all good men and enjoyed their shared discussions and debates. In fact, John offered Dad a chance to become a partner in his plans to move the charter of the Hill City bank to Rapid City and make it a Rapid City Bank. Dad said because of federal regulations it couldn't be done. Ha! He didn't know John. John was an astute business man but honest and fair. Dad and I were entertained at dinner in his small home (he had yet to achieve the success of his later life) by him and his first wife and two small children. He shared his success with his family, friends and Rapid City. He was a special man and so was Boyd (Leedom) and so was my Dad (former Supreme Court Justice Fred R. Winans) May they all rest in peace.
Ed Glassgow
July 18, 2005
With greatest respcet and sorrow in the loss of John and condolences to the family.
Gretchen Wade
July 18, 2005
Tom & Claudia,
We were sorry to read of John's passing in the Journal on line. I still remember many of the families from Emmanuel Episcopal Church.
Our prayer for you is that happy memories will soon replace your sorrow.
Sincerely,
Gretchen (Miller) & John Wade
Diane Pedersen
July 18, 2005
I've worked at the Iroquois bank for 16 years and had the priveledge to meet John afew years ago. He was just who I thought he was after talking to him several times on the phone, a kind, and caring human being. The world is a better place because of his kindness and generousity. My deepest sympathy to his family and friends.
Melva Clifford
July 18, 2005
My Sincere Condolences to the family
Osheim-Catron Funeral Home
July 17, 2005
Ozzie & Bev Osheim and staff offer our sincere
sympathy in the loss of your loved one.
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