Doug Larsen
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March 8, 1976
Doug Larsen | |
|---|---|
Larsen in 2008 | |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – October 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dwight Cook |
| Succeeded by | Justin Gerhardt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Allen Larsen March 8, 1976 Minot, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 2023 (aged 47) Grand County, Utah, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Amy Haugan (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Minot State University (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1994–2023 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | |
Douglas Allen Larsen (March 8, 1976 – October 1, 2023) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the North Dakota Senate, representing the 34th district from 2020 until his death in 2023.
Born in Minot on March 8, 1976,[1] Larsen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication arts and political science from Minot State University.[2][3]
Career
Larsen served in the North Dakota Army National Guard for 29 years.[4] He mobilized twice, to Iraq (2009–10) and later to Washington, D.C. (2013–14).[4] When at the rank of major, he was the commander of the 112th Aviation Battalion.[5] He was a lieutenant colonel at the time of his death.[4]
Larsen owned Apex Builders, a home building and development company, and a Wingate by Wyndham hotel franchise in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was also a licensed real estate agent.[6]