Robert Danny "Dan" Dryden[2] (July 12, 1944 – August 30, 2016) was an American politician. He was a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives, and represented District 34 from January 11, 2011, until his death.[3][4]
Dan Dryden | |
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Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 34th[1] district | |
In office January 11, 2011 – August 30, 2016 | |
Preceded by | Ed McLaughlin |
Succeeded by | Craig Tieszen |
Personal details | |
Born | Hot Springs, South Dakota, U.S. | July 12, 1944
Died | August 30, 2016 Rapid City, South Dakota | (aged 72)
Political party | Republican |
Alma mater | Black Hills State University South Dakota State University |
Profession | School district finance officer |
Born in Hot Springs, South Dakota, Dryden grew up on a ranch in Oelrichs, South Dakota. Dryden went to school in Olerichs, South Dakota. Dryden graduated from Black Hills State University with a bachelor's degree and then graduated from South Dakota State University with a master's degree. Dryden worked for the Rapid City Area School district as the financial officer. Dryden also taught courses in public administration and instruction law at the South Dakota State University.[5][6]
Dryden died of cancer on August 30, 2016, while still in office.[11][12]