Lewis Marquardt

Lewis Raymond Marquardt (November 7, 1936 – May 31, 2020) was an American politician and educator.

Lewis Marquardt
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1968–1970
Personal details
Born
Lewis Raymond Marquardt

(1936-11-07)November 7, 1936
Jamestown, North Dakota, U.S.
DiedMay 31, 2020 (aged 83)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materMinot State University (BA)
Arizona State University (PhD)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army
Years of service1958–1961

Early life and education

Marquardt was born in Jamestown, North Dakota and raised in Linton, North Dakota. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Minot State University and PhD in humanities Arizona State University. To finance his college tuition, Marquardt founded and performed in The Collegiates, a dance band that toured around North Dakota and Montana.

Career

Marquardt served in the United States Army from 1958 to 1961, working as a Russian linguist stationed in Kassel, Germany. Marquardt lived with his wife and family in Webster, South Dakota and taught at the Webster High School. He served in the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1968 to 1970 as a Democrat. He then taught at the Arizona State University and the Texas State University San Marcos.

Death

Marquardt died on May 31, 2020 in Austin, Texas.[1][2]

Notes
  1. Lewis Marquadt-obituary
  2. South Dakota Legislature-Legislators Historical Listings-Lweis Marquardt
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