Helgi Johanneson

Helgi Johanneson (June 21, 1906 – March 7, 1994) was an Icelandic-American politician who served as the Attorney General of North Dakota from 1963 to 1973.

Early life Helgi was the youngest child of Icelandic Immigrants Benidikt and Bóthildur (Guðjónsdóttir) Johanneson, who immigrated to the United States in 1873 and 1890 respectively. Helgi's father died when he was only 10 years old.

Personal life In 1930, Helgi married Ann Prokosch. Her parents, Peter and Mary, had immigrated from Bohemia in the late 19th century. Helgi and Ann went on to have 4 children and were married for 64 years until Helgi's death in 1994.

Education Helgi attended the University of North Dakota and later the William Mitchell School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Political career Helgi served as the North Dakota Attorney General from 1963 to 1973.

Following Helgi's death, former Governor of North Dakota Arthur A. Link spoke about Helgi, saying that “he was a dedicated public servant. He gave of himself unselfishly to those things that had to do with issues that were good for the state of North Dakota and he will be missed very dearly”