Michael J. O'Connor (politician)

Michael J. O'Connor (December 15, 1928 – October 24, 2018) was an American politician in the state of South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives and South Dakota State Senate.[1] He was President Pro Tempore of the Senate from 1975 to 1976.

Michael J. O'Connor
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1971–1972
Member of the South Dakota Senate
from the 11th district
In office
1973–1977
In office
1981–1982
Personal details
Born(1928-12-15)December 15, 1928
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedOctober 24, 2018(2018-10-24) (aged 89)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Barbara
Childrenfour
ResidenceBrandon, South Dakota
Alma materAugustana University
Professionprinting executive

O'Connor was an alumnus of Augustana College and was a printing executive and owner of O'Connor Printers. O'Connor was a farmer. He served in the United States Marine Corps. O'Connor also served on the Minnehaha County Commission. O'Connor died at the Sioux Falls VA Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.[2][3]

References

  1. "Historical listing of South Dakota legislators". Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  2. South Dakota Legislative Manual. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
  3. Sneve, Joe (October 25, 2018). "Bill Janklow foe, longtime South Dakota lawmaker Michael O'Connor dies". Argus Leader. Retrieved October 27, 2018.
Party political offices
Preceded by
Roger D. McKellips
Democratic nominee for Governor of South Dakota
1982
Succeeded by
Lars Herseth
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