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David L. WickensDavid Lawrence Wickens (November 12, 1890 – April 12, 1970) was an American farmer, economist and politician. Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Wickens went to public schools in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, and lived on a farm near Avon, South Dakota. Wickens served in the United States Army during World War I and World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Morningside College in 1913 and his master's and doctorate degrees from University of Chicago.[1][2][3] Wickens was an economist for the United States Department of Agriculture. Wickens helped start the Farmers Co-op Elevator in Avon, South Dakota. In 1953 and 1954, Wickens served in the South Dakota State Senate and was a Republican. Wickens taught economics at Morningside College and American University.[1][2][3] Wickens died at his home in Vienna, Virginia, and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[1][2][3] His wife was Aryness Joy Wickens, who was also an economist,[1][2] and he had a son, Donaldson of Avon.[3] Notes
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