Frank Farrar

American politician

Frank Leroy Farrar (April 2, 1929 – October 31, 2021) was an American politician. He was the 24th Governor of South Dakota. A Republican. He served as the state's attorney general from 1963 to 1969, and as governor from 1969 to 1971.[1]

Frank Farrar
24th Governor of South Dakota
In office
January 7, 1969 – January 5, 1971
LieutenantJames Abdnor
Preceded byNils Boe
Succeeded byRichard F. Kneip
Personal details
Born(1929-04-02)April 2, 1929
Britton, South Dakota
DiedOctober 31, 2021(2021-10-31) (aged 92)
Pierre, South Dakota
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of South Dakota (BS, 1951, LLB 1953)
ProfessionLawyer, judge

Farrar died on October 31, 2021 in Pierre, South Dakota at the age of 92.[2]

References change

  1. "Frank Farrar". National Governors Association. Archived from the original on 2 July 2012. Retrieved 2 September 2012.
  2. Ellis, Jonathan (October 31, 2021). "Frank Farrar, former South Dakota governor and Republican statesman, dies". Argus Leader. Retrieved October 31, 2021.

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