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John Howard Vachal
2.24.1943 - December 31, 2025

Place of Birth: Minot, North Dakota
 Residence: Ross, North Dakota
 Age: 82

Marilyn Archer (Mandan, ND)
Jan 4, 2026
My condolences to the family of John Vachal. I’m sure he will be missed.
Kayleen Fredrickson (Bella Vista, Arkansas )
Jan 4, 2026
Elaine & Family,
My condolences to the whole family. I have many happy memories. I remember being the flower girl at your wedding ??
Jonie Greenlee (Berthold, ND)
Jan 5, 2026
My condolences to the family. I knew John through mutual friends and children in school together.
God Bless
Kathy Johnson (Tioga, ND)
Jan 5, 2026
My Sincere Prayers for Johns Family. He was a Super Nice Guy. I enjoyed the one Day I spent with him. Many Prayers and Hugs to Family.
Dennis and Vonnie Johnson (Watford City , North Dakota )
Jan 5, 2026
Elaine and families of John yes John was such an outgoing positive person always so up beat and wonderful sense of humor. We absolutely loved coming over to Stanley for the North Dakota Northwest Simmental association sales. every spring was always a great time he will be missed.
Kathy Riersgard Steig (New Town, ND)
Jan 5, 2026
Elaine and family. I really enjoyed running in to John occasionally. I loved his humor and good hearted smart remarks. He will be missed. Prayers for all of you. Kathy
Kim Meyer (Fairfield , ND)
Jan 5, 2026
Sending sympathy to John’s family. I always enjoyed running into John and chatting about things, he was so interesting and a good joke teller too. May his memory comfort all of you.
Desiree (Nichols) Tande (Rapid City, SD)
Jan 6, 2026
I am so sorry for your loss. John will be missed by all who knew him. He was always welcoming, entertaining, and wicked funny. I have many fond memories of him from showing cattle in 4-H and attending Bison games. Hopefully knowing others are thinking of you helps during this difficult time.
Virgil Miller (Oro Valley, AZ)
Jan 6, 2026
Sincere condolences to all of John's family. I had the pleasure of working with John several times when he would hook up phone lines on the Hess locations. He was always pleasant and had lots of stories to entertain us. He was a great guy and will be missed by many. RIP John.
Joni Andre (Williston , ND)
Jan 6, 2026
Elaine and family,
So sorry to hear of John’s passing. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to you all. John was a character for sure. He sure could make us laugh.
Joni Andre
Leann Binde (Bismarck, ND)
Jan 7, 2026
So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers for the family.
Jan Aardahl (Minot, ND)
Jan 8, 2026
My sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers. John was a great man and a friend to everyone that was lucky enough to know him. His welcoming smile and fun loving personality brought so much joy to the lives of many.
Nathan & Lydia Moll (Garrison, North Dakota)
Jan 8, 2026
You are all in our prayers, we are so disappointed that we were not able to attend the funeral.
Mark and Jody Tofte (Williston , ND)
Jan 8, 2026
Elaine and family we are so sorry to see this, John was such a fun man, so sorry for your loss. May he rest in Peace
Wally and Barbara Eide (Fargo, ND)
Jan 9, 2026
Barbara and I wish to convey our condolences to the Vachal family. Our deepest sympathy to our classmate Elaine. We remember John fondly.
Bill and Stacy Coughlin (Dickinson , ND)
Jan 10, 2026
Prayers for peace and comfort for your families. We know he will be missed by many.
C'Dale (Jenner McBride) Jore (Williston, ND)
Jan 12, 2026
Stew & family, I am sorry to hear of your brother's passing! With my sympathy, C'Dale (Jenner McBride) Jore
Marilyn Archer (Mandan, ND)
Jan 15, 2026
My condolences to the family of John Vachal. I’m sure he will be missed.
Tony Meiers (Minot, ND)
Jan 21, 2026
Deepest condolences to the Vachal family. I only heard yesterday that John had passed away. Always enjoyed John's quit wit and humor over the years. Has been several years since last seen John. Glad to have known him.