Roger D. McKellips (January 26, 1923 – August 18, 2017)[1] was an American politician and banker.[2] He was a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1977 to 1978 and then from 1981 to 1994; he was the minority leader of the senate from 1983 to 1992 and the majority leader from 1993 to 1994.[3]

Roger D. McKellips
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 12th district
In office
1977–1978
Preceded byHarold Anderson
Succeeded byHarold Anderson
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 12th district
In office
1981–1984
Preceded byHarold Anderson
Succeeded byKeith Paisley
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 16th district
In office
1985–1994
Preceded byCarrol V. "Red" Allen
Succeeded byDonn C. Larson
Personal details
Born(1923-01-26)January 26, 1923
Alcester, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedAugust 18, 2017(2017-08-18) (aged 94)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Children4
Residence(s)Alcester, South Dakota
Professionbanker

Background

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McKellips was born in Alcester, South Dakota. He went to Morningside College. McKellips served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. He was stationed in China and India. McKellips moved with his wife and family to Lawrence, Kansas. He received his bachelor's degree in business from University of Kansas. He moved back to Alcester and worked in the banking business. In 2008, McKellips and his wife moved to Dow Rummel Village in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. McKellips passed away there in 2017.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Last Democratic majority leader, '78 governor candidate, dies
  2. ^ Legislature, South Dakota (1989). South Dakota Legislative Manual. Retrieved 9 October 2014.
  3. ^ "Historical listing of South Dakota legislators". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  4. ^ Roger McKellips-obituary
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Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Governor of South Dakota
1978
Succeeded by