Past Grand Masters | South Dakota Grand Lodge

#	Year	Name, Occupation, Birthplace	Vital Dates
1	1875	Thomas H. Brown, of Sioux Falls Merchant, etc. Born in England	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 86.
2	1876-80	Henry H. Blair, of Elk Point Pharmacist Born in New York	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 73.
3	1881	Thomas H. Brown, of Sioux Falls Merchant, etc. Born in England	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 86.
4	1882-3	Oscar S. Gifford, of Canton Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 71.
5	1884	John F. Schrader, of Rapid City Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 28. Passed away at 79.
6	1885-6	William Blatt, of Yankton Merchant Born in Germany	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 85.
7	1887	Henry M. Wheeler, of Fargo Physician Born in New Hampshire	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 33. Passed away at 75.
8	1888	John Q. A. Braden, of Aberdeen State Senate, Military Born in Ohio	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 78.
9	1889	George V. Ayres, of Deadwood Merchant Born in Pennsylvania	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 37. Passed away at 87.
10	1890	Theodore D. Kanouse, of Woonsocket Farmer, Pen. Warden Born in Michigan	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 51. Passed away at 89.
11	1891	George A. Johnston, of Mitchell Attorney Born in Ohio	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 78.
12	1892	Harvey J. Rice, of Huron Merchant Born in Illinois	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 74.
13	1893	Richard C. McCallister, of Madison Merchant Born in Ohio	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 86.
14	1894	William C. Allen, of Groton Attorney Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 49. Passed away at 65.
15	1895	Frederic H. Files, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in Maine	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 33. Passed away at 49.
16	1896	James Lewis, of Canton Pharmacist Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 69.
17	1897	Albert W. Coe, of Deadwood Real Estate Born in New York	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 71.
18	1898	Louis G. Levoy, of Webster Merchant Born in Australia	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 87.
19	1899	William H. Roddle, of Brookings Merchant Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 78.
20	1900	John A. Cleaver, of Huron Merchant Born in Illinois	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 39. Passed away at 73.
21	1901	Charles Hill, of Springfield Banker Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 71.
22	1902	Frank A. Brown, of Aberdeen Banker Born in Illinois	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 69.
23	1903	Byron P. Dague, of Deadwood Insurance Born in Ohio	Raised at age 40. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 57.
24	1904	Ivan W. Goodner, of Pierre Attorney Born in Illinois	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 73.
25	1905	Edgar D. Brookman, of Vermillion Flour Miller Born in New York	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 72.
26	1906	Robert H. McCaughey, of Mellette Banker Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 45. Passed away at 63.
27	1907	William E. Milligan, of Aberdeen Insurance Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 63.
28	1908	Joseph J. Davenport, of Sturgis Water Works Born in Illinois	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 37. Passed away at 87.
29	1909	Samuel A. Brown, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in North Carolina	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 70.
30	1910	Samuel S. Lockhart, of Milbank Attorney Born in Scotland, U.K.	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 84.
31	1911	Charles L. Brockway, of Sioux Falls Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 40. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 75.
32	1912	William J. McMakin, of Lead Mining Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 85.
33	1913	Owen H. Willams, of Springfield Dentist Born in Wales, U.K.	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 89.
34	1914	George Philip, of Fort Pierre Attorney Born in Scotland, U.K.	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 34. Passed away at 67.
35	1915	Marshall R. Brown, of Sioux Falls Insurance Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 85.
36	1916	James Roane, of Yankton Physician Born in Wash., D. C.	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 63.
37	1917	Fred H. Rugg, of Pierre Insurance Born in New Hampshire	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 84.
38	1918	George A. Pettigrew, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in Vermont	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 80.
39	1919	Walter B. Burr, of Faulkton Attorney Born in Indiana	Raised at age 45. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 86.
40	1920	John H. McCord, of Pierre Abstractor Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 61.
41	1921	William F. R. Whorton, of Huron Dentist Born in Iowa	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 77.
42	1922	Theorus R. Stoner, of Lead Mercantile Born in Pennsylvania	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 84.
43	1923	Robert S. Lockhart, of Watertown Real Estate Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 65.
44	1924	Frederick Treon, of Chamberlain Physician Born in Indiana	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 78.
45	1925	John K. Kutnewsky, of Redfield Physician Born in Illinois	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 99.
46	1926	Leonard M. Simons, of Belle Fourche Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 66.
47	1927	George O. Goodman, of Milbank Dentist Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 76.
48	1928	St. Clair Smith, of Aberdeen Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 98.
49	1929	William F. Sargent, of Yankton Printer Born in Iowa	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 70.
50	1930	Carl H. Kubler, of Deadwood Insurance, Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 90.
51	1931	Alton C. Kingsbury, of Philip Lumber Born in Iowa	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 76.
52	1932	Therlo E. Burrington, of Rapid City Dentist Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 57.
53	1933	Sanford G. Donaldson, of Yankton Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 73.
54	1934	John H. Foasberg, of Huron Laundry Business Born in Sweden	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 87.
55	1935	Marion E. Crockett, of Sisseton Pharmacist Born in Missouri	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 84.
56	1936	Samuel G. Mortimer, of Belle Fourche Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 78.
57	1937	Herman F. Chapman, of Sioux Falls Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 49. Passed away at 85.
58	1938	William H. Hirsch, of Wagner Dentist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 39. Passed away at 81.
59	1939	Charles C. Smith, of Watertown Chiropractor Born in Illinois	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 77.
60	1940	Charles N. Hall, of Huron Attorney Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 80.
61	1941	Harry B. Reynolds, of Terraville Mining Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 83.
62	1942	Irwin R. Erickson, of Vermillion Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 79.
63	1943	Theodore N. Engdahl, of Sisseton Civil Engineer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 69.
64	1944-5	Rex A. Terry Fort, of Pierre Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 76.
65	1946	Francis E. Manning, of Custer Physician Born in Iowa	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 54. Passed away at 78.
66	1947	Ralph R. Twamley, of White Lake Merchant Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 67.
67	1948	Albro C. Ayres, of Deadwood Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 73.
68	1949	Harry H. Margolin, of Yankton Merchant Born in Iowa	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 75.
69	1950	Neil C. Dewhirst, of Aberdeen Court Reporter Born in Missouri	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 44. Passed away at 91.
70	1951	George W. Toft, of Mitchell Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 82.
71	1952	Roger S. Brown, of Sioux Falls Editor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 85.
72	1953	Arthur E. Munck, of Pierre Lumber Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 69.
73	1954	Sidney C. Voorhees, of Sturgis County Auditor, etc. Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 72.
74	1955	George D. Wells, of Aberdeen Dentist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 89.
75	1956	Leonel M. Jensen, of Wall Rancher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 98.
76	1957	Floyd D. Richards, of Woonsocket Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 71.
77	1958	Ernest L. Johnson, of Gayville Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 57. Passed away at 81.
78	1959	Norman J. Doolittle, of Sioux Falls Credit Manager Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 51. Passed away at 89.
79	1960	John S. Rowe, of Lead Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 55.
80	1961	George F. Westover, of Pierre Lumber Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 77.
81	1962	Allen P. Stoddard, of Plankinton Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 49. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 84.
82	1963	Walter H. Reckling, of Winner Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 68.
83	1964	Carl E. Voigt, of Sioux Falls Business Consultant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 83.
84	1965	Robert H. Benton, of Custer State Sec. of Finance Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 54. Passed away at 86.
85	1966	Harold L. Tisher, of Yankton Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 92.
86	1967	Charles A. Howard, Jr., of Aberdeen Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 76.
87	1968	John N. Thomson, of Centerville Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 82.
88	1969	Harold R. Kaiser, of Spearfish Motor Parts Manager Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 76.
89	1970	Paul B. Slocum, of Sioux Falls John Morrell & Co. Born in Washington	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 89.
90	1971	Charles E. ‛Eddie’ Clay, of Hot Springs Real Estate Born in Missouri	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 90.
91	1972	Frank L. Roe, of Beresford Farm Implement Dealer Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 76. Passed away at 88.
92	1973	Lawrence J. Larson, of Sioux Falls Banker Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 71.
93	1974	Clair E. Woodard, of White Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 43. Became GM at 62. Passed away at 82.
94	1975	Walter W. Johnson, of Frankfort Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 85.
95	1976	Arthur W. Galligher, of Huron Professor Born in Washington	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 68. Passed away at 80.
96	1977	J. Wilson Sweaney, of Sturgis Postmaster Born in Idaho	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 82.
97	1978	Robert E. Radeke, of Rapid City Soil Scientist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 74.
98	1979	Darrell F. Robbins, of White Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 66.
99	1980	Harry R. Campbell, of Garden City Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 44. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 81.
100	1981	Eldon J. Deadrick, of Platte Dentist Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 67.
101	1982	Raymond W. Horn, Sr., of Brookings Printer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 62. Passed away at 85.
102	1983	Ray N. Baker, of Phillip Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 91.
103	1984	Wesley P. Jarman, of Huron N.W. Public Service Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 93.
104	1985	Lyle P. Rowen, Sr., of Wessington Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 54.
105	1986	Maurice D. Peterson, of Aberdeen Teacher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 44.
106	1987	Wesley D. Sorenson, of Rapid City Nash Finch Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 94.
107	1988	William E. Loudenslager, of Sioux Falls Accountant Born in Mississippi	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 81.
108	1989	Leslie M. Spies, of Hudson Farmer Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 86.
109	1990	Robert L. Morrow, of Rapid City Cement Plant Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 42. Became GM at 54.
110	1991	Gerald A. Johnson, of Blunt Highway Construction Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 60.
111	1992	Ronald E. Lockwood, of Sioux Falls Contractor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 77.
112	1993	Robert D. Osborne, of Wilmot Banker Born in Iowa	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 54.
113	1994	Glen A. Peterson, of Rapid City Military Sales Born in California	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 83.
114	1995	Richard M. Luther, of Brookings Professor Born in Iowa	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 84.
115	1996	Charles E. Bryan, of Avon Educator Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 66.
116	1997	Lowell C. Holmgren, of Rapid City Association Executive Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 66.
117	1998	Kenneth M. Ireland, of Philip Rancher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 51.
118	1999	Delbert E. Ripley, of Gettysburg Auto Sales Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 47. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 80.
119	2000	Donald R. Salmon, of Rapid City Military Born in Oklahoma	Raised at age 47. Became GM at 66. Passed away at 84
120	2001	Charles N. Kaufman, of Vermillion Professor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 68. Passed away at 82.
121	2002	Alvin T. Wahlert, of Mitchell Chiropractor Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 69.
122	2003	Gary C. Griffith, of Hartford Decorative Painter Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 52.
123	2004	William A. Coffield, Jr., of Hot Springs Educator Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 69.
124	2005	Larry L. Anderson, of Aberdeen SD Dept. of Transportation Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 76.
125	2006	Kenneth L. Glaser, of Custer Air National Guard Born in Iowa	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 75. Passed away at 85.
126	2007	Dennis Robinson, of Letcher Insurance, Real Estate Born in Indiana	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 55.
127	2008	Virgil Andersen, of Sioux Falls Manager, AT&T Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 64.
128	2009	Jack H. Welker, of Rapid City Truck Dispatcher Born in Montana	Raised at age 49. Became GM at 67.
129	2010	Dean Behrens, of Hot Springs Finance/Market Planning, IBM Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 52. Became GM at 65.
130	2011	Richard Decker, of Pierre Budget Director, Dept. of Corrections Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 66.
131	2012	John C. ‛Jack’ Hantz, of Belle Fourche Conservation Officer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 81
132	2013	Charles H. Gilson, of Springfield Corrections Born in Kansas	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 61.
133	2014	Douglas C. McFarland, of Brookings Professor Born in Connecticut	Raised at age 45. Became GM at 66.
134	2015	Donald Gray, of Elk Point Manufacturing Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 78.
135	2016	Michael G. Rodman, of Rapid City Hospitality industry Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 46. Became GM at 59.
136	2017	Yancey Smith, of Kennebec Lifeguard Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at age 46.
137	2018	DaNiel D. Wood, of Sioux Falls Technologist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 43. Became GM at age 50.
138	2019	Harold D. Ireland, of Piedmont Retired Army Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 59 Became GM at age 69
139	2020	Jason D. Swindler, of Mitchell Pharmacist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 33 Became GM at age 47

#	Year	Name, Occupation, Birthplace	Vital Dates
1	1875	Thomas H. Brown, of Sioux Falls Merchant, etc. Born in England	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 86.
2	1876-80	Henry H. Blair, of Elk Point Pharmacist Born in New York	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 73.
3	1881	Thomas H. Brown, of Sioux Falls Merchant, etc. Born in England	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 86.
4	1882-3	Oscar S. Gifford, of Canton Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 71.
5	1884	John F. Schrader, of Rapid City Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 28. Passed away at 79.
6	1885-6	William Blatt, of Yankton Merchant Born in Germany	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 85.
7	1887	Henry M. Wheeler, of Fargo Physician Born in New Hampshire	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 33. Passed away at 75.
8	1888	John Q. A. Braden, of Aberdeen State Senate, Military Born in Ohio	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 78.
9	1889	George V. Ayres, of Deadwood Merchant Born in Pennsylvania	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 37. Passed away at 87.
10	1890	Theodore D. Kanouse, of Woonsocket Farmer, Pen. Warden Born in Michigan	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 51. Passed away at 89.
11	1891	George A. Johnston, of Mitchell Attorney Born in Ohio	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 78.
12	1892	Harvey J. Rice, of Huron Merchant Born in Illinois	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 74.
13	1893	Richard C. McCallister, of Madison Merchant Born in Ohio	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 86.
14	1894	William C. Allen, of Groton Attorney Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 49. Passed away at 65.
15	1895	Frederic H. Files, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in Maine	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 33. Passed away at 49.
16	1896	James Lewis, of Canton Pharmacist Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 69.
17	1897	Albert W. Coe, of Deadwood Real Estate Born in New York	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 71.
18	1898	Louis G. Levoy, of Webster Merchant Born in Australia	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 87.
19	1899	William H. Roddle, of Brookings Merchant Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 78.
20	1900	John A. Cleaver, of Huron Merchant Born in Illinois	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 39. Passed away at 73.
21	1901	Charles Hill, of Springfield Banker Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 71.
22	1902	Frank A. Brown, of Aberdeen Banker Born in Illinois	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 69.
23	1903	Byron P. Dague, of Deadwood Insurance Born in Ohio	Raised at age 40. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 57.
24	1904	Ivan W. Goodner, of Pierre Attorney Born in Illinois	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 73.
25	1905	Edgar D. Brookman, of Vermillion Flour Miller Born in New York	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 72.
26	1906	Robert H. McCaughey, of Mellette Banker Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 45. Passed away at 63.
27	1907	William E. Milligan, of Aberdeen Insurance Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 63.
28	1908	Joseph J. Davenport, of Sturgis Water Works Born in Illinois	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 37. Passed away at 87.
29	1909	Samuel A. Brown, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in North Carolina	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 70.
30	1910	Samuel S. Lockhart, of Milbank Attorney Born in Scotland, U.K.	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 84.
31	1911	Charles L. Brockway, of Sioux Falls Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 40. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 75.
32	1912	William J. McMakin, of Lead Mining Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 85.
33	1913	Owen H. Willams, of Springfield Dentist Born in Wales, U.K.	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 89.
34	1914	George Philip, of Fort Pierre Attorney Born in Scotland, U.K.	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 34. Passed away at 67.
35	1915	Marshall R. Brown, of Sioux Falls Insurance Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 85.
36	1916	James Roane, of Yankton Physician Born in Wash., D. C.	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 63.
37	1917	Fred H. Rugg, of Pierre Insurance Born in New Hampshire	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 84.
38	1918	George A. Pettigrew, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in Vermont	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 80.
39	1919	Walter B. Burr, of Faulkton Attorney Born in Indiana	Raised at age 45. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 86.
40	1920	John H. McCord, of Pierre Abstractor Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 61.
41	1921	William F. R. Whorton, of Huron Dentist Born in Iowa	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 77.
42	1922	Theorus R. Stoner, of Lead Mercantile Born in Pennsylvania	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 84.
43	1923	Robert S. Lockhart, of Watertown Real Estate Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 65.
44	1924	Frederick Treon, of Chamberlain Physician Born in Indiana	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 78.
45	1925	John K. Kutnewsky, of Redfield Physician Born in Illinois	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 99.
46	1926	Leonard M. Simons, of Belle Fourche Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 66.
47	1927	George O. Goodman, of Milbank Dentist Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 76.
48	1928	St. Clair Smith, of Aberdeen Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 98.
49	1929	William F. Sargent, of Yankton Printer Born in Iowa	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 70.
50	1930	Carl H. Kubler, of Deadwood Insurance, Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 90.
51	1931	Alton C. Kingsbury, of Philip Lumber Born in Iowa	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 76.
52	1932	Therlo E. Burrington, of Rapid City Dentist Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 57.
53	1933	Sanford G. Donaldson, of Yankton Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 73.
54	1934	John H. Foasberg, of Huron Laundry Business Born in Sweden	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 87.
55	1935	Marion E. Crockett, of Sisseton Pharmacist Born in Missouri	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 84.
56	1936	Samuel G. Mortimer, of Belle Fourche Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 78.
57	1937	Herman F. Chapman, of Sioux Falls Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 49. Passed away at 85.
58	1938	William H. Hirsch, of Wagner Dentist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 39. Passed away at 81.
59	1939	Charles C. Smith, of Watertown Chiropractor Born in Illinois	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 77.
60	1940	Charles N. Hall, of Huron Attorney Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 80.
61	1941	Harry B. Reynolds, of Terraville Mining Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 83.
62	1942	Irwin R. Erickson, of Vermillion Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 79.
63	1943	Theodore N. Engdahl, of Sisseton Civil Engineer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 69.
64	1944-5	Rex A. Terry Fort, of Pierre Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 76.
65	1946	Francis E. Manning, of Custer Physician Born in Iowa	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 54. Passed away at 78.
66	1947	Ralph R. Twamley, of White Lake Merchant Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 67.
67	1948	Albro C. Ayres, of Deadwood Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 73.
68	1949	Harry H. Margolin, of Yankton Merchant Born in Iowa	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 75.
69	1950	Neil C. Dewhirst, of Aberdeen Court Reporter Born in Missouri	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 44. Passed away at 91.
70	1951	George W. Toft, of Mitchell Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 82.
71	1952	Roger S. Brown, of Sioux Falls Editor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 85.
72	1953	Arthur E. Munck, of Pierre Lumber Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 69.
73	1954	Sidney C. Voorhees, of Sturgis County Auditor, etc. Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 72.
74	1955	George D. Wells, of Aberdeen Dentist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 89.
75	1956	Leonel M. Jensen, of Wall Rancher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 98.
76	1957	Floyd D. Richards, of Woonsocket Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 71.
77	1958	Ernest L. Johnson, of Gayville Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 57. Passed away at 81.
78	1959	Norman J. Doolittle, of Sioux Falls Credit Manager Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 51. Passed away at 89.
79	1960	John S. Rowe, of Lead Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 55.
80	1961	George F. Westover, of Pierre Lumber Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 77.
81	1962	Allen P. Stoddard, of Plankinton Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 49. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 84.
82	1963	Walter H. Reckling, of Winner Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 68.
83	1964	Carl E. Voigt, of Sioux Falls Business Consultant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 83.
84	1965	Robert H. Benton, of Custer State Sec. of Finance Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 54. Passed away at 86.
85	1966	Harold L. Tisher, of Yankton Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 92.
86	1967	Charles A. Howard, Jr., of Aberdeen Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 76.
87	1968	John N. Thomson, of Centerville Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 82.
88	1969	Harold R. Kaiser, of Spearfish Motor Parts Manager Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 76.
89	1970	Paul B. Slocum, of Sioux Falls John Morrell & Co. Born in Washington	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 89.
90	1971	Charles E. ‛Eddie’ Clay, of Hot Springs Real Estate Born in Missouri	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 90.
91	1972	Frank L. Roe, of Beresford Farm Implement Dealer Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 76. Passed away at 88.
92	1973	Lawrence J. Larson, of Sioux Falls Banker Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 71.
93	1974	Clair E. Woodard, of White Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 43. Became GM at 62. Passed away at 82.
94	1975	Walter W. Johnson, of Frankfort Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 85.
95	1976	Arthur W. Galligher, of Huron Professor Born in Washington	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 68. Passed away at 80.
96	1977	J. Wilson Sweaney, of Sturgis Postmaster Born in Idaho	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 82.
97	1978	Robert E. Radeke, of Rapid City Soil Scientist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 74.
98	1979	Darrell F. Robbins, of White Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 66.
99	1980	Harry R. Campbell, of Garden City Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 44. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 81.
100	1981	Eldon J. Deadrick, of Platte Dentist Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 67.
101	1982	Raymond W. Horn, Sr., of Brookings Printer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 62. Passed away at 85.
102	1983	Ray N. Baker, of Phillip Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 91.
103	1984	Wesley P. Jarman, of Huron N.W. Public Service Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 93.
104	1985	Lyle P. Rowen, Sr., of Wessington Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 54.
105	1986	Maurice D. Peterson, of Aberdeen Teacher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 44.
106	1987	Wesley D. Sorenson, of Rapid City Nash Finch Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 94.
107	1988	William E. Loudenslager, of Sioux Falls Accountant Born in Mississippi	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 81.
108	1989	Leslie M. Spies, of Hudson Farmer Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 86.
109	1990	Robert L. Morrow, of Rapid City Cement Plant Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 42. Became GM at 54.
110	1991	Gerald A. Johnson, of Blunt Highway Construction Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 60.
111	1992	Ronald E. Lockwood, of Sioux Falls Contractor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 77.
112	1993	Robert D. Osborne, of Wilmot Banker Born in Iowa	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 54.
113	1994	Glen A. Peterson, of Rapid City Military Sales Born in California	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 83.
114	1995	Richard M. Luther, of Brookings Professor Born in Iowa	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 84.
115	1996	Charles E. Bryan, of Avon Educator Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 66.
116	1997	Lowell C. Holmgren, of Rapid City Association Executive Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 66.
117	1998	Kenneth M. Ireland, of Philip Rancher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 51.
118	1999	Delbert E. Ripley, of Gettysburg Auto Sales Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 47. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 80.
119	2000	Donald R. Salmon, of Rapid City Military Born in Oklahoma	Raised at age 47. Became GM at 66. Passed away at 84
120	2001	Charles N. Kaufman, of Vermillion Professor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 68. Passed away at 82.
121	2002	Alvin T. Wahlert, of Mitchell Chiropractor Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 69.
122	2003	Gary C. Griffith, of Hartford Decorative Painter Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 52.
123	2004	William A. Coffield, Jr., of Hot Springs Educator Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 69.
124	2005	Larry L. Anderson, of Aberdeen SD Dept. of Transportation Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 76.
125	2006	Kenneth L. Glaser, of Custer Air National Guard Born in Iowa	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 75. Passed away at 85.
126	2007	Dennis Robinson, of Letcher Insurance, Real Estate Born in Indiana	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 55.
127	2008	Virgil Andersen, of Sioux Falls Manager, AT&T Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 64.
128	2009	Jack H. Welker, of Rapid City Truck Dispatcher Born in Montana	Raised at age 49. Became GM at 67.
129	2010	Dean Behrens, of Hot Springs Finance/Market Planning, IBM Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 52. Became GM at 65.
130	2011	Richard Decker, of Pierre Budget Director, Dept. of Corrections Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 66.
131	2012	John C. ‛Jack’ Hantz, of Belle Fourche Conservation Officer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 81
132	2013	Charles H. Gilson, of Springfield Corrections Born in Kansas	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 61.
133	2014	Douglas C. McFarland, of Brookings Professor Born in Connecticut	Raised at age 45. Became GM at 66.
134	2015	Donald Gray, of Elk Point Manufacturing Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 78.
135	2016	Michael G. Rodman, of Rapid City Hospitality industry Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 46. Became GM at 59.
136	2017	Yancey Smith, of Kennebec Lifeguard Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at age 46.
137	2018	DaNiel D. Wood, of Sioux Falls Technologist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 43. Became GM at age 50.
138	2019	Harold D. Ireland, of Piedmont Retired Army Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 59 Became GM at age 69
139	2020	Jason D. Swindler, of Mitchell Pharmacist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 33 Became GM at age 47

#	Year	Name, Occupation, Birthplace	Vital Dates
1	1875	Thomas H. Brown, of Sioux Falls Merchant, etc. Born in England	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 86.
2	1876-80	Henry H. Blair, of Elk Point Pharmacist Born in New York	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 73.
3	1881	Thomas H. Brown, of Sioux Falls Merchant, etc. Born in England	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 86.
4	1882-3	Oscar S. Gifford, of Canton Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 71.
5	1884	John F. Schrader, of Rapid City Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 28. Passed away at 79.
6	1885-6	William Blatt, of Yankton Merchant Born in Germany	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 85.
7	1887	Henry M. Wheeler, of Fargo Physician Born in New Hampshire	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 33. Passed away at 75.
8	1888	John Q. A. Braden, of Aberdeen State Senate, Military Born in Ohio	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 78.
9	1889	George V. Ayres, of Deadwood Merchant Born in Pennsylvania	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 37. Passed away at 87.
10	1890	Theodore D. Kanouse, of Woonsocket Farmer, Pen. Warden Born in Michigan	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 51. Passed away at 89.
11	1891	George A. Johnston, of Mitchell Attorney Born in Ohio	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 78.
12	1892	Harvey J. Rice, of Huron Merchant Born in Illinois	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 74.
13	1893	Richard C. McCallister, of Madison Merchant Born in Ohio	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 86.
14	1894	William C. Allen, of Groton Attorney Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 49. Passed away at 65.
15	1895	Frederic H. Files, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in Maine	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 33. Passed away at 49.
16	1896	James Lewis, of Canton Pharmacist Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 69.
17	1897	Albert W. Coe, of Deadwood Real Estate Born in New York	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 71.
18	1898	Louis G. Levoy, of Webster Merchant Born in Australia	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 87.
19	1899	William H. Roddle, of Brookings Merchant Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 78.
20	1900	John A. Cleaver, of Huron Merchant Born in Illinois	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 39. Passed away at 73.
21	1901	Charles Hill, of Springfield Banker Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 71.
22	1902	Frank A. Brown, of Aberdeen Banker Born in Illinois	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 69.
23	1903	Byron P. Dague, of Deadwood Insurance Born in Ohio	Raised at age 40. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 57.
24	1904	Ivan W. Goodner, of Pierre Attorney Born in Illinois	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 73.
25	1905	Edgar D. Brookman, of Vermillion Flour Miller Born in New York	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 72.
26	1906	Robert H. McCaughey, of Mellette Banker Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 45. Passed away at 63.
27	1907	William E. Milligan, of Aberdeen Insurance Born in Ontario, Canada	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 63.
28	1908	Joseph J. Davenport, of Sturgis Water Works Born in Illinois	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 37. Passed away at 87.
29	1909	Samuel A. Brown, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in North Carolina	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 70.
30	1910	Samuel S. Lockhart, of Milbank Attorney Born in Scotland, U.K.	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 84.
31	1911	Charles L. Brockway, of Sioux Falls Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 40. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 75.
32	1912	William J. McMakin, of Lead Mining Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 85.
33	1913	Owen H. Willams, of Springfield Dentist Born in Wales, U.K.	Raised at age 39. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 89.
34	1914	George Philip, of Fort Pierre Attorney Born in Scotland, U.K.	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 34. Passed away at 67.
35	1915	Marshall R. Brown, of Sioux Falls Insurance Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 46. Passed away at 85.
36	1916	James Roane, of Yankton Physician Born in Wash., D. C.	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 63.
37	1917	Fred H. Rugg, of Pierre Insurance Born in New Hampshire	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 84.
38	1918	George A. Pettigrew, of Sioux Falls Physician Born in Vermont	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 80.
39	1919	Walter B. Burr, of Faulkton Attorney Born in Indiana	Raised at age 45. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 86.
40	1920	John H. McCord, of Pierre Abstractor Born in Illinois	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 61.
41	1921	William F. R. Whorton, of Huron Dentist Born in Iowa	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 77.
42	1922	Theorus R. Stoner, of Lead Mercantile Born in Pennsylvania	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 84.
43	1923	Robert S. Lockhart, of Watertown Real Estate Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 65.
44	1924	Frederick Treon, of Chamberlain Physician Born in Indiana	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 78.
45	1925	John K. Kutnewsky, of Redfield Physician Born in Illinois	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 99.
46	1926	Leonard M. Simons, of Belle Fourche Attorney Born in New York	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 66.
47	1927	George O. Goodman, of Milbank Dentist Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 76.
48	1928	St. Clair Smith, of Aberdeen Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 98.
49	1929	William F. Sargent, of Yankton Printer Born in Iowa	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 70.
50	1930	Carl H. Kubler, of Deadwood Insurance, Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 43. Passed away at 90.
51	1931	Alton C. Kingsbury, of Philip Lumber Born in Iowa	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 76.
52	1932	Therlo E. Burrington, of Rapid City Dentist Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 38. Passed away at 57.
53	1933	Sanford G. Donaldson, of Yankton Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 73.
54	1934	John H. Foasberg, of Huron Laundry Business Born in Sweden	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 87.
55	1935	Marion E. Crockett, of Sisseton Pharmacist Born in Missouri	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 84.
56	1936	Samuel G. Mortimer, of Belle Fourche Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 78.
57	1937	Herman F. Chapman, of Sioux Falls Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 49. Passed away at 85.
58	1938	William H. Hirsch, of Wagner Dentist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 39. Passed away at 81.
59	1939	Charles C. Smith, of Watertown Chiropractor Born in Illinois	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 77.
60	1940	Charles N. Hall, of Huron Attorney Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 80.
61	1941	Harry B. Reynolds, of Terraville Mining Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 83.
62	1942	Irwin R. Erickson, of Vermillion Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 79.
63	1943	Theodore N. Engdahl, of Sisseton Civil Engineer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 69.
64	1944-5	Rex A. Terry Fort, of Pierre Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 76.
65	1946	Francis E. Manning, of Custer Physician Born in Iowa	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 54. Passed away at 78.
66	1947	Ralph R. Twamley, of White Lake Merchant Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 67.
67	1948	Albro C. Ayres, of Deadwood Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 40. Passed away at 73.
68	1949	Harry H. Margolin, of Yankton Merchant Born in Iowa	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 53. Passed away at 75.
69	1950	Neil C. Dewhirst, of Aberdeen Court Reporter Born in Missouri	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 44. Passed away at 91.
70	1951	George W. Toft, of Mitchell Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 82.
71	1952	Roger S. Brown, of Sioux Falls Editor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 85.
72	1953	Arthur E. Munck, of Pierre Lumber Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 69.
73	1954	Sidney C. Voorhees, of Sturgis County Auditor, etc. Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 72.
74	1955	George D. Wells, of Aberdeen Dentist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 89.
75	1956	Leonel M. Jensen, of Wall Rancher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 52. Passed away at 98.
76	1957	Floyd D. Richards, of Woonsocket Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 56. Passed away at 71.
77	1958	Ernest L. Johnson, of Gayville Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 57. Passed away at 81.
78	1959	Norman J. Doolittle, of Sioux Falls Credit Manager Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 51. Passed away at 89.
79	1960	John S. Rowe, of Lead Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 41. Passed away at 55.
80	1961	George F. Westover, of Pierre Lumber Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 59. Passed away at 77.
81	1962	Allen P. Stoddard, of Plankinton Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 49. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 84.
82	1963	Walter H. Reckling, of Winner Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 68.
83	1964	Carl E. Voigt, of Sioux Falls Business Consultant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 83.
84	1965	Robert H. Benton, of Custer State Sec. of Finance Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 26. Became GM at 54. Passed away at 86.
85	1966	Harold L. Tisher, of Yankton Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 92.
86	1967	Charles A. Howard, Jr., of Aberdeen Attorney Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 76.
87	1968	John N. Thomson, of Centerville Banker Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 82.
88	1969	Harold R. Kaiser, of Spearfish Motor Parts Manager Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 28. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 76.
89	1970	Paul B. Slocum, of Sioux Falls John Morrell & Co. Born in Washington	Raised at age 36. Became GM at 50. Passed away at 89.
90	1971	Charles E. ‛Eddie’ Clay, of Hot Springs Real Estate Born in Missouri	Raised at age 34. Became GM at 48. Passed away at 90.
91	1972	Frank L. Roe, of Beresford Farm Implement Dealer Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 76. Passed away at 88.
92	1973	Lawrence J. Larson, of Sioux Falls Banker Born in Wisconsin	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 71.
93	1974	Clair E. Woodard, of White Postmaster Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 43. Became GM at 62. Passed away at 82.
94	1975	Walter W. Johnson, of Frankfort Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 85.
95	1976	Arthur W. Galligher, of Huron Professor Born in Washington	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 68. Passed away at 80.
96	1977	J. Wilson Sweaney, of Sturgis Postmaster Born in Idaho	Raised at age 38. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 82.
97	1978	Robert E. Radeke, of Rapid City Soil Scientist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 74.
98	1979	Darrell F. Robbins, of White Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 66.
99	1980	Harry R. Campbell, of Garden City Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 44. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 81.
100	1981	Eldon J. Deadrick, of Platte Dentist Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 58. Passed away at 67.
101	1982	Raymond W. Horn, Sr., of Brookings Printer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 62. Passed away at 85.
102	1983	Ray N. Baker, of Phillip Merchant Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 30. Became GM at 60. Passed away at 91.
103	1984	Wesley P. Jarman, of Huron N.W. Public Service Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 64. Passed away at 93.
104	1985	Lyle P. Rowen, Sr., of Wessington Farmer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 54.
105	1986	Maurice D. Peterson, of Aberdeen Teacher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 32. Became GM at 44.
106	1987	Wesley D. Sorenson, of Rapid City Nash Finch Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 94.
107	1988	William E. Loudenslager, of Sioux Falls Accountant Born in Mississippi	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 61. Passed away at 81.
108	1989	Leslie M. Spies, of Hudson Farmer Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 37. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 86.
109	1990	Robert L. Morrow, of Rapid City Cement Plant Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 42. Became GM at 54.
110	1991	Gerald A. Johnson, of Blunt Highway Construction Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 60.
111	1992	Ronald E. Lockwood, of Sioux Falls Contractor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 23. Became GM at 55. Passed away at 77.
112	1993	Robert D. Osborne, of Wilmot Banker Born in Iowa	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 54.
113	1994	Glen A. Peterson, of Rapid City Military Sales Born in California	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 67. Passed away at 83.
114	1995	Richard M. Luther, of Brookings Professor Born in Iowa	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 84.
115	1996	Charles E. Bryan, of Avon Educator Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 25. Became GM at 66.
116	1997	Lowell C. Holmgren, of Rapid City Association Executive Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 31. Became GM at 66.
117	1998	Kenneth M. Ireland, of Philip Rancher Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 51.
118	1999	Delbert E. Ripley, of Gettysburg Auto Sales Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 47. Became GM at 69. Passed away at 80.
119	2000	Donald R. Salmon, of Rapid City Military Born in Oklahoma	Raised at age 47. Became GM at 66. Passed away at 84
120	2001	Charles N. Kaufman, of Vermillion Professor Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 68. Passed away at 82.
121	2002	Alvin T. Wahlert, of Mitchell Chiropractor Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 27. Became GM at 65. Passed away at 69.
122	2003	Gary C. Griffith, of Hartford Decorative Painter Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 22. Became GM at 52.
123	2004	William A. Coffield, Jr., of Hot Springs Educator Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 69.
124	2005	Larry L. Anderson, of Aberdeen SD Dept. of Transportation Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 76.
125	2006	Kenneth L. Glaser, of Custer Air National Guard Born in Iowa	Raised at age 35. Became GM at 75. Passed away at 85.
126	2007	Dennis Robinson, of Letcher Insurance, Real Estate Born in Indiana	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 55.
127	2008	Virgil Andersen, of Sioux Falls Manager, AT&T Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 21. Became GM at 64.
128	2009	Jack H. Welker, of Rapid City Truck Dispatcher Born in Montana	Raised at age 49. Became GM at 67.
129	2010	Dean Behrens, of Hot Springs Finance/Market Planning, IBM Born in Minnesota	Raised at age 52. Became GM at 65.
130	2011	Richard Decker, of Pierre Budget Director, Dept. of Corrections Born in Nebraska	Raised at age 24. Became GM at 63. Passed away at 66.
131	2012	John C. ‛Jack’ Hantz, of Belle Fourche Conservation Officer Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 33. Became GM at 71. Passed away at 81
132	2013	Charles H. Gilson, of Springfield Corrections Born in Kansas	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 61.
133	2014	Douglas C. McFarland, of Brookings Professor Born in Connecticut	Raised at age 45. Became GM at 66.
134	2015	Donald Gray, of Elk Point Manufacturing Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at 78.
135	2016	Michael G. Rodman, of Rapid City Hospitality industry Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 46. Became GM at 59.
136	2017	Yancey Smith, of Kennebec Lifeguard Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 29. Became GM at age 46.
137	2018	DaNiel D. Wood, of Sioux Falls Technologist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 43. Became GM at age 50.
138	2019	Harold D. Ireland, of Piedmont Retired Army Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 59 Became GM at age 69
139	2020	Jason D. Swindler, of Mitchell Pharmacist Born in South Dakota	Raised at age 33 Became GM at age 47

Aaron F Zahn

2023-2024

Harrisburg

Born in South Dakota

Raised at age 21

Became GM at age 42

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Daniel A Nace

2022-2023

Sioux Falls

Born in South Dakota

Raised at age 32

Became GM at age 42

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Jeffery P VanCuren

2021-2022

Rapid City

Born in South Dakota

Raised at age 39

Became GM at age 50

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Jason D. Swindler

2021-2020

Mitchell

Born in South Dakota

Raised at age 33

Became GM at age 47

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Harold D. Ireland

2020-2019

Piedmont

Born in South Dakota

Raised at age 59

Became GM at age 69

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