George Shanard
George Shanard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office 1975–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Harris Shanard July 30, 1926 Bridgewater, South Dakota |
| Died | August 3, 2012 (aged 86) |
| Resting place | American Legion Cemetery, Mitchell, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Neva Jean Bartlett
(m. 1988; died 2007) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of South Dakota |
| Awards | South Dakota Hall of Fame (1999) |
George Harris Shanard (July 30, 1926 – August 3, 2012) was an American politician and agribusinessman who served as a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1975 to 1992 and served as majority leader for the Republican Party from 1989 to 1992. He was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1999.