Ralph Herseth

Ralph Herseth
21st Governor of South Dakota
In office January 6, 1959 – January 3, 1961
Lieutenant	John F. Lindley
Preceded by	Joe Foss
Succeeded by	Archie M. Gubbrud
Personal details
Born	(1909-07-02)July 2, 1909 near Houghton, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	January 24, 1969(1969-01-24) (aged 59) Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Lorna Buntrock
Alma mater	North Dakota State University
Profession	Farmer

Ralph E. Herseth (July 2, 1909 – January 24, 1969) was the 21st governor of South Dakota from January 6, 1959, to January 3, 1961. He was a Democrat and was the patriarch of the prominent Herseth family of South Dakota.