Donald S. Whitehead

Donald Strehle Whitehead (October 10, 1888 – January 2, 1957) was an American politician from Idaho. The state's 23rd and 28th lieutenant governor, he served a combined six years between 1939 and 1951.

Early life Whitehead was born on October 10, 1888, in Three Oaks, Michigan, to parents William Searing Whitehead and Louise M. Whitehead (nee Strehle). The family moved to Idaho when Whitehead was six months old.

Whitehead graduated Boise High School in 1904 and he graduated the University of Idaho in 1907. the reported sightings received national media coverage.

In 1950, Whitehead announced plans to run for governor; A heart attack led him to cancel those plans.

Death Whitehead died in 1957; At the time of his death, he was the only person to have served as both Speaker of the Idaho House and as Lt. Governor. Whitehead had been active in the local Episcopal cathedral and its Scottish Rite organization.