Bismarck, ND - This past May, the Credit Union Association of the Dakotas learned of the tragic murder of Jessica Rehfeld, the granddaughter of one of our credit union family members, John Rehfeld.� At that time,
we asked for financial help to assist the family with expenses for a proper burial.� We recently heard back from Teresa Peregrine, CEO of Dacotah FCU, who collected the funds at the credit union for the family.� "You made a huge difference," said Peregrine.� "The donations we received from credit unions, employees, and the league totaled over $1,000 she added."� In addition, the family received donations from other organizations and from a gofundme account, amounting to just under $2,500.� There was enough to have Jessica cremated and to pay for the funeral service.� Remaining funds were used to purchase a bench in her honor, which is now located in Pine Lawn Cemetery in Rapid City.� "John was brought to tears with the amount that was donated, and I would like to personally thank everyone who donated as well, and who sent their thoughts and prayers to John," she concluded.
