Harvey C. Krautschun
Harvey C. Krautschun | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1985–1996 | |
| Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives | |
| In office 1995–1996[1] | |
| Preceded by | Steve K. Cutler |
| Succeeded by | Rexford A. Hagg |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 15, 1949 Windsor, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2026 (aged 76) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Joy Proctor
(m. 1973; died 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Black Hills State University |
Harvey C. Krautschun (July 15, 1949 – January 1, 2026) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1985 to 1996, serving as Speaker of the House between 1995 and 1996.[2]
Early life and career
Harvey C. Krautschun was born in Brighton, Colorado,[note 1] on July 15, 1949, to Harvey Sr. and Iris Krautschun. He graduated from Windsor High School in neighboring Windsor before moving to Spearfish, South Dakota, to attend Black Hills State University. He graduated with a social sciences degree in 1972, after which he became an insurance agent for New York Life. He served on the New York Life council for 47 years.[3]
Krautschun was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1984, replacing Kay Jorgensen of District 31.[4][5] He assumed office in 1985.[2] He was named speaker pro tempore in 1993[6] and subsequently became Speaker of the House in 1995,[7] in which capacity he served until his retirement.[2][8]
Krautschun retired from politics in 1996 after his wife suffered a farm accident the previous year.[9][10] During the 2002 gubernatorial race, Republican Steve T. Kirby named Krautschun as his running mate for lieutenant governor, should Kirby be named the Republican candidate for governor;[9] however, Kirby lost the nomination to Mike Rounds.
Personal life and death
Krautschun married Joy Proctor on August 11, 1973, in Spearfish, South Dakota.[11] They had two children together.[9] The Krautschuns owned and operated a ranch outside of Spearfish; Harvey co-owned Two Tone Cattle Company with his son Bart.[12] Joy died on November 5, 2013.[13]
Krautschun died on January 1, 2026, at the age of 76.[3] Governor Larry Rhoden ordered flags be flown at half-mast on January 9 in honor of Krautschun.[14]
Notes
- ^ Some sources state Kraustchun was born in Windsor, Colorado;[2] his obituary states Brighton.[3]
References
- ^ "Speakers of the House and Speakers Pro Tempore in South Dakota". SoDak Governors. November 6, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Harvey C. Krautschun". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved April 13, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Harvey C. Krautschun". Fidler-Isburg Funeral Homes. January 1, 2026. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ "Party selects Harvey Krautschun". Queen City Mail. July 25, 1984. p. 1. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Daschle only Demo to win". Lead Daily Call. November 7, 1984. p. 1. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mercer, Bob (January 18, 1993). "Brown, Lawrence County lawmakers again lead House". Rapid City Journal. Pierre. p. B3. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Mercer, Bob (January 11, 1995). "S.D. House elects Krautschun, Hagg". Rapid City Journal. Pierre. p. D3. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Legislative Manual, South Dakota, Secretary of State, 1995, p. 53
- ^ a b c Wetz, Max (April 17, 2002). "Krautschun to seek lieutenant governor post". Black Hills Pioneer. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Krautschun, three others to step down". Sioux Falls Argus-Leader. Associated Press. March 1, 1996. p. 8D. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Joy Proctor and Harvey Krautschun Wed at St. Joseph's Catholic Church". Queen City Mail. August 30, 1973. p. 5. Retrieved January 8, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Murschel, Heather (October 20, 2008). "A farmer and his ranch". Black Hills Pioneer. Spearfish. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ "Joy Krautschun Obituary". Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
- ^ Witte, Mary Francis (January 8, 2026). "Flags at half-staff at State Capitol in honor of Harvey Krautschun". KOTA Territory News. Rapid City. Retrieved January 8, 2026.