George T. Mickelson

1903–1965 (age 62)

Biography

George T. Mickelson, born in 1903, pursued a career in law before rising to become governor of South Dakota, guiding the state through an era of progress with a steady hand.

A thoughtful leader, he prioritized education, infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility, and even after he returned to private life he remained a trusted counselor, leaving a record of public service remembered by many.

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