James Schaefer

James Schaefer
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 26[1] district
In office
January 11, 2013 – May 29, 2018
Preceded byKim Vanneman
Succeeded byRebecca Reimer
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
from the 21st district
In office
2011–2013
Preceded byThomas Deadrick
Succeeded byLee Qualm
Personal details
Born(1938-08-30)August 30, 1938
DiedMay 29, 2018(2018-05-29) (aged 79)
Kennebec, South Dakota, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyRepublican
Residence(s)Kennebec, South Dakota
ProfessionRancher

James George Schaefer[2] (August 30, 1938 – May 29, 2018) was an American politician and a Republican member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.[3] Schaefer was first elected to the state House from District 21 in 2010. Redistricting in 2012 placed him in District 26B, where he won election in 2012, and had served from January 11, 2013, until his death. He lived in Kennebec, South Dakota, and was a rancher. Schaefer died, on May 29, 2018, in an UTV accident at his ranch near Kennebec.[4]

  1. ^ "Representative James Schaefer". Pierre, South Dakota: South Dakota Legislature. Archived from the original on January 1, 2014. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  2. ^ "James Schaefer's Biography". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved January 16, 2014.
  3. ^ South Dakota Legislature-Historical Listing of Legislators
  4. ^ Rep. Schaefer Died In a UTV Accident Working On His Ranch