John Clarence Vermeer
July 15, 1950 ~ November 7, 2024
John C. Vermeer, 74, Valley Springs, SD, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Sanford Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
A Graveside Service will be held at 10:00am, at Pleasant View Cemetery, Valley Springs, SD, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The family invites you to join them for coffee and fellowship at the Valley Springs American Legion Hall, following the service.
John Clarence Vermeer was born on July 15, 1950, in Luverne, MN, to Leonard and Dorothy (Bernards) Vermeer, at the Luverne Community Hospital. He was raised on the family farm along with his seven siblings. John was baptized in the American Reformed Church of Luverne and later became a member of the Valley Springs Reformed Church. He graduated from Luverne High School in 1970.
John married Mary Doyle on October 12, 1996. John farmed and later worked for Marv’s Sanitation as well as the City of Valley Springs. He was known to be a helper and friend to many. John is survived by his wife, Mary; siblings, Anna Huiskes, Mary (David) Harris, Burt (Lee Ann) Vermeer, Jane (Gene) VanderWolde, and Barb Nankivel; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Dorothy Vermeer; brother, Ed Vermeer; and his sister, Marty Vermeer.
So truly sorry Le Ann, and family!
My sympathies to Mary & all of the a Vermeer family. So sorry to hear of the passing of John.
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for Mary, John & Families. Hugs. Grace Neuroth Casson
We are sad to hear about John’s passing. He was a good man. Our prayers are with you, Kevin &Deanne neuroth.