About Roger W. Hunt
Lived 1938 – 2018 (aged 80). Roger W. Hunt was an American politician.
Roger Wayne Hunt (February 23, 1938 – November 9, 2018) was an American politician and lawyer. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1991 to 2000, 2005 to 2012, and 2015 to 2017. He was also speaker of the house from 1999 to 2000.
Early life Hunt was born in Flandreau, South Dakota. He received his bachelor's degree from Augustana University in 1959 and his law degree from University of South Dakota in 1962. He also received his master's degree in international law from George Washington University in 1971.
Career Hunt served in the United States Navy in the judge advocate general corps from 1962 to 1984.
Hunt served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1991 to 2000, 2005 to 2012, and again from 2015 to 2017. From 1999 to 2000, he served as Speaker of the House.
Personal life Hunt lived in Brandon, South Dakota. Hunt died after complications from surgery in 2018 at the age of 80.
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Who was Roger W. Hunt?
American politician and lawyer
When was Roger W. Hunt born?
Roger W. Hunt was born on 23 February 1938 in Flandreau.
When did Roger W. Hunt die?
Roger W. Hunt died on 9 November 2018 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
What was Roger W. Hunt's occupation?
Roger W. Hunt was a politician.
What nationality was Roger W. Hunt?
Roger W. Hunt was American.
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