James Abdnor

A Representative and a Senator from South Dakota. Born in Kennebec, Lyman County, S. Dak. , February 13, 1923. Attended the public schools. Graduated, University of Nebraska, Lincoln 1945. Served in the United States Army 1942-1943. Worked as a farmer-rancher, teacher, coach. Served in the South Dakota senate 1956-1968. Lieutenant governor of South Dakota 1969-1970. Elected as a Republican to the Ninety-third and to the three succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1973-January 3, 1981). Was not a candidate for reelection in 1980. Elected as a Republican to the United States Senate in 1980, and served from January 3, 1981, to January 3, 1987. Unsuccessful candidate for reelection. Appointed administrator of the Small Business Administration 1987-1989. Was a resident of Kennebec, S. Dak. , until his death on May 16, 2012. Interment in Kennebec Cemetery.