David S. Laustsen (June 13, 1947 – January 6, 2023) was an American politician.[3] He served as a Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives and the South Dakota Senate.[4]

David S. Laustsen
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1977–1984
Member of the South Dakota Senate
In office
1985–1987
Personal details
Born(1947-06-13)June 13, 1947
Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
DiedJanuary 6, 2023(2023-01-06) (aged 75)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic[1]
SpouseJean Barnum[2]
Alma materNorthwestern University

Life and career

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Laustsen was born in Racine, Wisconsin.[2] He attended Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota and Northwestern University.[5]

In 1977, Laustsen was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving until 1984. In 1985, he was elected to the South Dakota Senate, resigning in 1987,[4] when he was accepted to attend Temple Law School.[2]

Laustsen died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 75 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Lawmakers won't rush gambling, Harding says". Argus-Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. November 13, 1982. p. 22. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b c d "David S. Laustsen, Esq". The American News. January 9, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  3. ^ "Laustsen seeking income tax ban". Rapid City Journal. Rapid City, South Dakota. November 7, 1986. p. 11. Retrieved January 25, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ a b "David S. Laustsen". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "South Dakota Legislative Manual", University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, State Publishing Company, p. 182, 1981