Jess Tjeerdsma | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 16th district | |
| In office 1975 – August 19, 1977 | |
| Succeeded by | Robert Lyons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 25, 1907 Near Running Water, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 1977 (aged 70) Tyndall, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Johanna Odens (m. 1928) |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | Southern State College |
Jess Tjeerdsma (July 25, 1907 – August 20, 1977) was an American politician and farmer from South Dakota. Born near Running Water, he served as the country treasurer of Bon Homme County for 14 years, beginning around 1959. In 1974, he was elected to the South Dakota Senate as a member of the Republican Party. He served until August 19, 1977, when he resigned due to ongoing health problems. The following day, Tjeerdsma died at a hospital in Tyndall.
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