Had someone send this over to me, as I’d never heard of this gentleman, but it’s reported that a former Democrat Legislator passed away this last week in Pennsylvania and had served 11 years in Pierre:
David S. Laustsen, Esq. of Doylestown, PA died peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was 75.
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Dave built/managed two successful radio stations; KKAA-AM and KQ95-FM. At 29 years old, Dave was elected to the South Dakota State House serving from 1977-1984. During that time, Jean gave birth to their two children; Sacha and Darren. Dave later was elected to the South Dakota State Senate serving from 1985-1987. He left office after being accepted to Temple Law School, which brought the Laustsen family to Doylestown, PA.
That post was unexpected, but shows War College is not what it sometimes appears.
David Laustsen was a successful businessman in Aberdeen and remember him. KKAA and KQ95 rose to be very popular radio stations in the region. He was a nice guy! An era when Brown County had some great Dems in the legislature and was a power in the state.