David S. Laustsen

David S. Laustsen (June 13, 1947 – January 6, 2023) was an American politician.^[3] He served as a Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives and the South Dakota Senate.^[4]

David S. Laustsen
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office 1977–1984
Member of the South Dakota Senate
In office 1985–1987
Personal details
Born	(1947-06-13)June 13, 1947 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	January 6, 2023(2023-01-06) (aged 75) Doylestown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Political party	Democratic[1]
Spouse	Jean Barnum[2]
Alma mater	Northwestern University

Life and career

Laustsen was born in Racine, Wisconsin.^[2] He attended Central High School in Aberdeen, South Dakota and Northwestern University.^[5]

In 1977, Laustsen was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving until 1984. In 1985, he was elected to the South Dakota Senate, resigning in 1987,^[4] when he was accepted to attend Temple Law School.^[2]

Laustsen died on January 6, 2023, at the age of 75 in Doylestown, Pennsylvania.^[2]