John Howard Vachal Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate John Howard Vachal (Stanley, North Dakota), whose life came to an end on December 31, 2025 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Louis Vachal and Cecile Vachal (Butterfield); his great grandchild Chloe Vachal; and his friends, Jack, Judy Cvancara, Jerry Dobrovolny and George Chambers.
He is survived by: his wife Elaine (Barstad); his children, Curtis Vachal (Lynnette), Shawn Vachal (Kim) and Julie Okeson (Vachal); his grandchildren, Beau Vachal (Kim), Cassandra Petz (Phil), Austin Vachal (Abi), Sydney Ritzschke (Carl), Jayden Okeson (Jalen), Danae Gunderson (Michael), Josh Vachal and Katarina Vachal; his great grandchildren, Kaydence, Jaxson (Dustie), Sophie, Brooklyn Vachal, Cooper Petz, Kyler, Chandler, Dekker Vachal, Jameson and Hadley Gunderson; and his siblings, Barbara Naugle (Lee), Virgina Herring (Rex) and Stewart Vachal (Carol).
