Roger W. Hunt

Roger Wayne Hunt (February 23, 1938 – November 9, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer.

Roger W. Hunt
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 10th district
In office
2015–2017
Serving with Kris Langer
In office
2005–2012
In office
1991–2000
Personal details
Born(1938-02-23)February 23, 1938
Flandreau, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedNovember 9, 2018(2018-11-09) (aged 80)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSharon Boese
Childrenthree
ResidenceBrandon, South Dakota
Professionlawyer

Political career

Hunt served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1991 to 2000, 2005 to 2012, and again from 2015 to 2017. From 1999 to 2000, he served as Speaker of the House.[1]

Biography

Hunt was born in Flandreau, South Dakota. He received his bachelor's degree from Augustana University in 1959 and his law degree from University of South Dakota in 1962. He also received his master's degree in international law from George Washington University in 1971. Hunt served in the United States Navy in the judge advocate general corps from 1962 to 1984. Hunt lived in Brandon, South Dakota.[2]

Death

Hunt died after complications from surgery in 2018 at the age of 80.[3][4]

References
  1. "SDLRC - Roger W. Hunt". Sdlegislature.gov. 1938-02-23. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  2. "Roger Hunt's Biography - The Voter's Self Defense System". Vote Smart. 1938-02-23. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  3. Midwest Communications Inc. (2015-10-21). "Former Speaker of the House Roger Hunt passes away | News | KELO Newstalk 1320 107.9". Kelo.com. Archived from the original on 2018-11-16. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
  4. "South Dakota's Roger Hunt, abortion foe, longtime lawmaker, dies at 80". Argusleader.com. Retrieved 2018-11-11.
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