After a long illness, former Republican House Majority Leader Bob Faehn passed away on Monday.
From the obituary:
Bob Faehn, age 63 of Watertown, SD passed away September 13, 2021.
Services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, September 17, 2021 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Watertown.
Visitation will be from 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm, with a prayer service at 7:30 pm., on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church.
Burial will be private.
The family asks that memorials be directed to the Watertown Area Breast Cancer Support Group, 25 Third Ave SW, Watertown, SD 57201.
Read and offer your remembrance here.
Bob served in the South Dakota House for 6 years, serving as Majority Whip and later Majority Leader from 2009-2010.
Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.
I never met him but I consistently heard two things about him:
A good thinker and a good friend.
May Bob’s soul Rest in Peace.
Bob was one of the finest examples of how a Legislative leader earns respect from fellow Legislators. He was always pleasant and willing to listen to both sides of issues . He didn’t participate or appreciate underhanded political activity and made sure there was equal time for opposing candidates on his radio station. It was a pleasure to work with him on issues concerning his beloved Watertown. Bob will be missed!!
Bob was a very dear friend. I met him nearly on Day 1 when I moved to Watertown in ’83 and last visited him at his home some two weeks ago. Bob was a brillant star whose light has left the world much too quickly.
A broadcasting legend in Watertown. He started KSDR, and then sold it to Three Eagles Communications in 2000. Fortunately, he didn’t stay out of the market long, and started KXLG after his no-compete clause was up. Lured away one of the top newscasters in South Dakota in David J. Law to come work for him.
Of course, working for Three Eagles was a pretty good motivation for a change in scenery! LOL
Rest in Peace