Jerry J. Shoener
American politician (born 1927)
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Jerry James Shoener (born December 19, 1927) is an American retired politician in the state of South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota State Senate.[1] Shoener served in the United States Navy in World War II and later worked for the Rapid City Journal, eventually rising to the position as vice president and circulation director of the newspaper. He was also a member of the South Dakota Transportation Commission and Rapid City Civic Center Board.[2]
BornDecember 19, 1927
SpouseTherese "Terry" Marion
Childrensix
Jerry Shoener | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office 1997–2004 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 19, 1927 |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Therese "Terry" Marion |
| Children | six |
| Profession | publisher |
In 2013, he was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame.[3]