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'''Ralph E. Herseth''' (July 2, 1909 – January 24, 1969) was the [[List of Governors of South Dakota|21st]] [[Governor of South Dakota|Governor]] of [[South Dakota]] from January 6, 1959 to January 3, 1961.
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'''Ralph E. Herseth''' (July 2, 1909 – January 24, 1969) was the [[List of Governors of South Dakota|21st governor]] of [[South Dakota]] from January 6, 1959, to January 3, 1961. He was a [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democrat]] and was the patriarch of the prominent [[List of United States political families (H)#The Herseths|Herseth family]] of [[South Dakota]].


==Personal life==
==Early life and education==
Herseth was born in [[Houghton, South Dakota]], the son of Oline (née Afseth) and Lars Herseth. His father was a Norwegian immigrant, as were his maternal grandparents.<ref>http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~battle/reps/sandlin.htm</ref> He graduated from Columbia High School, in [[Brown County, South Dakota]]. He attended Northern State Teachers College and [[North Dakota State University|North Dakota State College]]. He married Lorna H. Buntrock<ref>{{cite web|title=Ralph Herseth|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_south_dakota/col2-content/main-content-list/title_herseth_ralph.html|publisher=National Governors Association|accessdate=2 September 2012}}</ref> on December 23, 1937, and they lived on a ranch near Houghton. Lorna Herseth later became South Dakota's Secretary of State. Their son Lars Herseth was Majority Leader of the State Senate, and granddaughter [[Stephanie Herseth Sandlin]] served in the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from 2005 until 2011.
Herseth was born in 1909 on a ranch near [[Houghton, South Dakota]], the son of Oline (née Afseth) and Lars Herseth. His father was a Norwegian immigrant, as were his maternal grandparents.<ref>http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~battle/reps/sandlin.htm {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=June 2022}}</ref><ref name = AP24>{{cite news|url = https://www.newspapers.com/image/239127302/|title = Ralph Herseth Dies Suddenly|date = January 24, 1969|page = 1|newspaper = [[Argus Leader]]|agency = [[Associated Press]]|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|accessdate = May 6, 2024|url-access = subscription}}</ref> He graduated from Columbia High School, in [[Brown County, South Dakota]]. He attended Northern State Teachers College and [[North Dakota State University|North Dakota State College]]. He married Lorna H. Buntrock<ref>{{cite web|title=Ralph Herseth|url=http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_south_dakota/col2-content/main-content-list/title_herseth_ralph.html|publisher=National Governors Association|accessdate=September 2, 2012}}</ref> on December 23, 1937, and they lived on a ranch near Houghton. [[Lorna Herseth]] later became South Dakota's Secretary of State. Their son [[Lars Herseth]] was Majority Leader of the State Senate, and granddaughter [[Stephanie Herseth Sandlin]] served in the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from 2004 until 2011.


==Political career==
==Political career==
Herseth was a Superintendent for the [[Civilian Conservation Corps]] (1935–39). He served in the [[South Dakota State Senate]] for Brown County from (1951–52) and (1957–58).
Herseth was a Superintendent for the [[Civilian Conservation Corps]] (1935–39). He served in the [[South Dakota State Senate]] for Brown County from (1951–52) and (1957–58).


Herseth was only the third [[United States Democratic Party|Democrat]] to hold the office of [[Governor]] of the state of South Dakota. As governor, he focused on state tax problems, appointing a Citizens Tax Study Commission to recommend tax reform. He was also active in developing South Dakota's natural resources. [[Big Bend Dam]] on the [[Missouri River]] was begun during his single term in office. The state government experienced problems resulting from hard-hitting natural disasters in [[South Dakota]] in 1959; he was defeated for reelection in 1960, and for a return to office in 1962.<ref>[http://www.nndb.com/people/620/000168116/ Ralph E. Herseth (Soylent Communications)]</ref>
Herseth was only the third [[United States Democratic Party|Democrat]] to hold the office of [[Governor]] of the state of South Dakota. As governor, he focused on state tax problems, appointing a Citizens Tax Study Commission to recommend tax reform. He was also active in developing South Dakota's natural resources. [[Big Bend Dam]] on the [[Missouri River]] was begun during his single term in office. The state government experienced problems resulting from hard-hitting natural disasters in [[South Dakota]] in 1959; he was defeated for reelection in 1960, and for a return to office in 1962.<ref>[http://www.nndb.com/people/620/000168116/ Ralph E. Herseth (Soylent Communications)]</ref>


==Death==
==Death==
Herseth, died from a heart attack on January 24, 1969, aged 59, while visiting a friend at home in [[Aberdeen, South Dakota]].<ref name = AP24/><ref name = AP25>{{cite news|url = https://www.newspapers.com/image/239127678/|title = Funeral For Herseth To Be Monday|date = January 25, 1969|page = 1|newspaper = [[Argus Leader]]|agency = [[Associated Press]]|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|url-access = subscription|accessdate = May 6, 2024}}</ref> He had a history of heart problems, having previously suffered a heart attack in 1960.<ref name = AP25/> He is interred at Houghton Cemetery, Houghton, Brown County, South Dakota US.<ref>[https://www.netstate.com/states/government/sd_formergov.htm NState]</ref>
Herseth died on January 24, 1969, and is interred at Houghton Cemetery, Houghton, Brown County, South Dakota USA.<ref>{{cite web|title=Ralph Herseth|url=http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9472862|publisher=Find A Grave|accessdate=2 September 2012}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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*[http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_south_dakota/col2-content/main-content-list/title_herseth_ralph.html Ralph E. Herseth entry] at the [[National Governors Association]]
*[http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_south_dakota/col2-content/main-content-list/title_herseth_ralph.html Ralph E. Herseth entry] at the [[National Governors Association]]
*[http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/herring-heslop.html Ralph E. Herseth entry] at [[The Political Graveyard]]
*[http://politicalgraveyard.com/bio/herring-heslop.html Ralph E. Herseth entry] at [[The Political Graveyard]]
*{{Find a Grave|9472862}}
*{{Find a Grave|9472862}}
*[http://www.state.sd.us/boa/CapitolTour/governors/herseth.htm Governor Ralph Herseth portrait]
*[http://www.state.sd.us/boa/CapitolTour/governors/herseth.htm Governor Ralph Herseth portrait]

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Latest revision as of 02:57, 9 December 2024

Ralph Herseth
21st Governor of South Dakota
In office
January 6, 1959 – January 3, 1961
LieutenantJohn F. Lindley
Preceded byJoe Foss
Succeeded byArchie M. Gubbrud
Personal details
Born(1909-07-02)July 2, 1909
near Houghton, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 1969(1969-01-24) (aged 59)
Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLorna Buntrock
Alma materNorth Dakota State University
ProfessionFarmer

Ralph E. Herseth (July 2, 1909 – January 24, 1969) was the 21st governor of South Dakota from January 6, 1959, to January 3, 1961. He was a Democrat and was the patriarch of the prominent Herseth family of South Dakota.

Early life and education

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Herseth was born in 1909 on a ranch near Houghton, South Dakota, the son of Oline (née Afseth) and Lars Herseth. His father was a Norwegian immigrant, as were his maternal grandparents.[1][2] He graduated from Columbia High School, in Brown County, South Dakota. He attended Northern State Teachers College and North Dakota State College. He married Lorna H. Buntrock[3] on December 23, 1937, and they lived on a ranch near Houghton. Lorna Herseth later became South Dakota's Secretary of State. Their son Lars Herseth was Majority Leader of the State Senate, and granddaughter Stephanie Herseth Sandlin served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2004 until 2011.

Political career

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Herseth was a Superintendent for the Civilian Conservation Corps (1935–39). He served in the South Dakota State Senate for Brown County from (1951–52) and (1957–58).

Herseth was only the third Democrat to hold the office of Governor of the state of South Dakota. As governor, he focused on state tax problems, appointing a Citizens Tax Study Commission to recommend tax reform. He was also active in developing South Dakota's natural resources. Big Bend Dam on the Missouri River was begun during his single term in office. The state government experienced problems resulting from hard-hitting natural disasters in South Dakota in 1959; he was defeated for reelection in 1960, and for a return to office in 1962.[4]

Death

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Herseth, died from a heart attack on January 24, 1969, aged 59, while visiting a friend at home in Aberdeen, South Dakota.[2][5] He had a history of heart problems, having previously suffered a heart attack in 1960.[5] He is interred at Houghton Cemetery, Houghton, Brown County, South Dakota US.[6]

References

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  1. ^ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~battle/reps/sandlin.htm [user-generated source]
  2. ^ a b "Ralph Herseth Dies Suddenly". Argus Leader. Associated Press. January 24, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved May 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ^ "Ralph Herseth". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 2, 2012.
  4. ^ Ralph E. Herseth (Soylent Communications)
  5. ^ a b "Funeral For Herseth To Be Monday". Argus Leader. Associated Press. January 25, 1969. p. 1. Retrieved May 6, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. ^ NState
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Party political offices
Preceded by
Ed C. Martin
 Democratic nominee for Governor of South Dakota
1956, 1958, 1960, 1962 		Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of South Dakota
January 6, 1959 – January 3, 1961 		Succeeded by
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