Wendell H. Hanson

Wendell H. Hanson
Member of the South Dakota Senate
In office 1977–1978
In office 1981–1982
Personal details
Born	(1919-08-04)August 4, 1919 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	June 15, 2021(2021-06-15) (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

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

1. South Dakota Legislative Manual, State Publishing Company, 1981, p. 161
2. "Wendell H. Hanson". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
3. Biographical Directory of the South Dakota Legislature, 1889-1989: A-K, The Council, 1989, p. 434
4. "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.
5. "Wendell H. Hanson". Argus Leader. July 13, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2023.