David S. Laustsen

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.
Died	January 6, 2023(2023-01-06) (aged 75) Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic[1]
Spouse	Jean Barnum[2]
Alma mater	Northwestern University

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]

Life and career

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

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. "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. "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