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

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. 1 2 "Wendell H. Hanson". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved June 12, 2023.
  3. 1 2 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.
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