Jake Krull

Jacob J. "Jake" Krull Jr. (December 23, 1938 – November 25, 2016) was an American military officer and South Dakota politician. He served in the South Dakota Senate from 1973 to 1983 and was a Democrat.^[1][2][3]

Jake Krull
Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 4th district
In office 1973–1983
Personal details
Born	(1938-12-23)December 23, 1938 Watertown, South Dakota
Died	November 25, 2016(2016-11-25) (aged 77) Watertown, South Dakota
Resting place	Mount Hope Cemetery, Watertown, South Dakota
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Phyllis Skillman
Children	2
Residence(s)	Watertown, South Dakota
Education	Watertown High School (1956), South Dakota State University (1960)
Profession	Military officer (South Dakota National Guard), Insurance
Military career
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	South Dakota National Guard
Years of service	1963-1989
Rank	Brigadier General
Awards	Meritorious Service Medal Army Commendation Medal with one oak leaf cluster National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal with hour glass (meant 20+ years before 1996)

Background

Born in Watertown, South Dakota, Krull served in the United States Army and the South Dakota National Guard. He graduated from Watertown High School in 1956 and from South Dakota State University in 1960. He worked in the insurance business. Krull died in Watertown, South Dakota.^[4]