RAPID CITY, S.D. (KELO) — Jerry Munson, the city’s 54th mayor, died Thursday at his home in Rapid City.

Former Mayor Jerry Munson, first row, center

Munson, 67, served his term as mayor from 2001-2003 and on the city council from 1999-2001, where he was also president during his tenure. Munson guided the residents of the Rapid City community through the extremely hard days, weeks and months following the 9-11 terrorist attacks on our country.

Munson volunteered at the West River Retired Senior Volunteer Program for the last six years of his life.

The cause of death was not available.

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