Vince Gravelle

Vince Gravelle passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, at home, surrounded by loved ones, including his beloved bulldog, Cavi, who stayed close by his side.

Born on May 14, 1940, in Panama City, Florida, Vince lived 85 years filled with character, humor, resilience, and a presence that left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him. A gifted athlete in his youth, he played football and basketball and was inducted into the Deadwood High School Hall of Fame. While raising his young family, he worked at Terry Peak Ski Resort to put himself through college at Black Hills State University. He began his professional career with Cole Construction before his path led him from Deadwood, South Dakota, to Vietnam, Ralston Purina in Denver and Cincinnati, and eventually to Stevens Painton in Cleveland, Ohio. Starting as an Office Manager with a single share of stock, he rose to become CEO, retiring in 2009. Under his leadership, the company grew from ten salaried employees to more than 2,000. Known for treating people with respect and fostering a warm, family-oriented culture, Vince turned what he called “big, ugly construction” into a place where generations of families, including several of his own relatives, worked side by side.

Vince loved the freedom of the open water and owned a series of boats he affectionately named Shore Power I through VI. While his wife Glenrose preferred them docked and connected to shore power, his sons-in-law joined him on memorable week-long fishing adventures to Key West, the Bahamas, and Cuba. In retirement, he divided his time between homes in Vermilion, Ohio; Lead, South Dakota; and Marco Island, Florida, while traveling frequently to Puerto Vallarta. He later settled in Cody, Wyoming, with his wife of 14 years, Romell Gravelle, where he was embraced by her large family. There he became a devoted supporter of the Cody Cubs, attending games, traveling to follow the team, and taking great joy in their success. The team honored him and Romell with a special “Vince and Romell Day.”

He was preceded in death by his mother, Loretta Elliott (Wagner); his father, Fred Gravelle; his brother, Gary Gravelle; his brother-in-law, Jerry Kaelberer (Dianne); and his first wife of 49 years, Glenrose Gravelle (Hill).

Vince is survived by his wife, Romell Gravelle (Reinker); his daughters, Vicki Anderson (Jerry), Laurie Young (Ron), and Cynthia Godwin (Lee); his sister, Sandy Beshara (Bill); and his brother, Michael Gravelle. He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Justin Kraemer (Amanda), Lindsey Young (Zach), Reece Young (Jenna), Ryan Kraemer (Ashley), Taylor Anderson, Zachary Anderson, and Vincent Cole Godwin; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is also survived by Romell’s children: Paul Reinker (Rebecca), Lori Ungrund (Keith), Mike Reinker (Jaime), and Emmi Dethlefs (Joe), along with 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

The stories, laughter, and love he shared will continue to be felt for generations. Cheers to 85 remarkable years, Vinnie. Your presence will be deeply missed and forever remembered.