Wendell H. Hanson
Wendell H. Hanson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office 1977–1978 | |
| In office 1981–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 4, 1919 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | June 15, 2021 (aged 101) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Augustana College University of Texas University of Michigan |
Wendell H. Hanson (August 4, 1919[1] – June 15, 2021) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the South Dakota Senate.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Hanson was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.[3] He attended Washington High School, Augustana College,[4] the University of Texas and the University of Michigan.[3]
Hanson served in the South Dakota Senate from 1977 to 1978 and again from 1981 to 1982.[2]
Hanson died on June 15, 2021,[5] at the age of 101.
References
[edit]- ^ South Dakota Legislative Manual, State Publishing Company, 1981, p. 161
- ^ a b "Wendell H. Hanson". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
- ^ a b Biographical Directory of the South Dakota Legislature, 1889-1989: A-K, The Council, 1989, p. 434
- ^ "Hanson Will Be Candidate For Mayor of Sioux Falls". Argus Leader. Sioux Falls, South Dakota. February 25, 1959. p. 1. Retrieved June 12, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Wendell H. Hanson". Argus Leader. July 13, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
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