Richard Vasgaard
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Preceded byKevin D. Jensen
Succeeded byJohn Shubeck
Preceded byNancy Rasmussen
Ray Ring
Ray Ring
Succeeded byKarla Lems
Kevin D. Jensen
Kevin D. Jensen
Richard Vasgaard | |
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| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 16th district | |
| In office January 14, 2025 – August 27, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Kevin D. Jensen |
| Succeeded by | John Shubeck |
| Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 17th district | |
| In office January 12, 2021 – January 12, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nancy Rasmussen Ray Ring |
| Succeeded by | Karla Lems Kevin D. Jensen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 18, 1950 |
| Died | August 27, 2025 (aged 75) |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Joyce |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BS) |
Richard George Vasgaard (March 18, 1950 – August 27, 2025) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 17th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives from January 12, 2021 to January 10, 2023. Vasgaard was a farmer and received a bachelor's degree in agronomy from South Dakota State University.[1] After redistricting in 2022, he was defeated in a primary for a second term. He was later elected to a new term in the House in November 2024.
Vasgaard was married to Joyce and had two children.[2] He died in a farming accident on August 27, 2025, at the age of 75.[3][4]
