David 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

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Former State Senator dies-David L. Wickens". Mitchell Daily Republic. April 16, 1970. Retrieved July 27, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "David L. Wickens". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved 2023-01-09.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Obituary for David L. Wickens (Aged 79)". Sioux City Journal. 1970-04-16. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-01-09.


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