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George S. Mickelson

George S. MickelsonAKA George Speaker Mickelson

Born: 31-Jan-1941
Birthplace: Mobridge, SD
Died: 19-Apr-1993
Location of death: Dubuque, IA
Cause of death: Accident - Airplane [1]

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Republican

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Governor of South Dakota, 1987-93

Military service: US Army (Vietnam War)


[1] Mitsubishi MU-2 aircraft struck a silo after being cleared for emergency landing in Dubuque, Iowa. Seven were killed. Cause of the crash was ruled to be "metal fatigue", a propeller having likely been lost during flight.

Father: George T. Mickelson (Governor of South Dakota)
Wife: Linda Mickelson Graham (two sons, one daughter)
Son: David

    Law School: University of South Dakota (1965)

    Governor of South Dakota
    South Dakota State House of Representatives (1975-80, 1979-80 as Speaker)
    South Dakota State Official Assistant Attorney General (1967)


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