Jerry Munson, former Rapid City Mayor, passes away

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April 6, 2023
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RAPID CITY, SD—Former Rapid City Mayor Jerry Munson has passed away.

Family say he died Thursday at his home in Rapid City.

Munson, 67, served as Rapid City mayor from 2001-2003, and was the city’s 54^th mayor. He had previously served on the Rapid City Council from 1999-2001. During his Council tenure, Munson served as president of the City Council.

Munson was born and raised in Rapid City. He attended Rapid City public schools and attended Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota.

He owned and operated a fishing boat dealership in Rapid City for 15 years before retiring in 1996.

He also founded, established and sold a successful outdoor advertising company.

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