Lee Warne

Lee Warne
Warne in 1955
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 22nd district
In office 1957–1958
Preceded by	J. C. Noonan
Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 16th district
In office 1953–1956
Preceded by	Fred R. Winans
Personal details
Born	Leland DeWayne Warne (1922-01-01)January 1, 1922 Pierre, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	March 8, 2002(2002-03-08) (aged 80) Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Helen Williams ​ (m. 1945)​
Children	4[a]
Alma mater	University of South Dakota (BA)
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Leland DeWayne Warne (January 1, 1922 – March 8, 2002) was an American politician and rancher from South Dakota. Born in Pierre, he served in the United States Army for several years after receiving a Bachelor of Arts from the University of South Dakota. He fought in the European theatre of World War II, assisting the 2nd and 20th armored divisions. For his service, he received a Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. He was elected to the South Dakota Senate as a member of the Republican Party in 1952; he won re-election in 1954. Warne campaigned for the South Dakota House of Representatives in 1956. He defeated the incumbent J. C. Noonan in a close race. Following his legislatorial stint, he bred horses on his ranch. Warne was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1988. He died in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2002 at the age of 80.

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