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Wendell H. Hanson

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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.
DiedJune 15, 2021(2021-06-15) (aged 101)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materAugustana 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

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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

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  1. ^ South Dakota Legislative Manual, State Publishing Company, 1981, p. 161
  2. ^ a b "Wendell H. Hanson". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  3. ^ a b 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. Closed access icon
  5. ^ "Wendell H. Hanson". Argus Leader. July 13, 2021. Retrieved June 12, 2023.