Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Legislator Dr. Donald Van Etten

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Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Legislator Dr. Donald Van Etten

PIERRE, S.D. – Today, Governor Kristi Noem ordered that flags be flown at half-staff at the State Capitol from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in honor of former state legislator Dr. Donald Van Etten. He represented Pennington County in the South Dakota State House of Representatives from 2001-2008.

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5 thoughts on “Flags at Half-Staff at State Capitol in Honor of Former State Legislator Dr. Donald Van Etten”

  2. Dr. Van Etten was an honorable man and a statesman that I had the honor to get to know when we served together in Pierre. Firm in his beliefs and convictions, and fought hard for his constituents and all the people of South Dakota. May he rest in peace.

  3. Sorry to hear that news. I was thinking about Don and Verla just the other day. I echo Mike Jaspers’ thoughts.

    Don had a sense of humor, but he also had a very straight-forward no-nonsense approach to legislating. One never had to be concerned with nuance, sub-agendas or mixed messages with Don. Don got to the point and if he had questions, he wasn’t the least bit shy about asking them.

    My condolences to the Van Etten family.

  4. Don and I served together for four years in the House. He was a thoughtful and dedicated legislator. He served the South Dakota and the House well. My deepest sympathies and condolences for his family.

    Bill Peterson

  5. Don and I served together for four years in the House. He was a thoughtful and dedicated legislator. He served the South Dakota and the House well. My deepest sympathies and condolences for his family.

    Bill Peterson

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