Ralph Herseth | |
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| 21st Governor of South Dakota | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Lieutenant | John F. Lindley |
| Preceded by | Joe Foss |
| Succeeded by | Archie M. Gubbrud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1909 near Houghton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 1969 (aged 59) Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lorna Buntrock |
| Alma mater | North Dakota State University |
| Profession | Farmer |
Ralph E. Herseth (July 2, 1909 – January 24, 1969) was the 21st governor of South Dakota from January 6, 1959, to January 3, 1961. He was a Democrat and was the patriarch of the prominent Herseth family of South Dakota.