State Rep. Jim Schaefer of Kennebec died yesterday (Tues.) while working on his ranch. Schaefer had served in the State House of Representatives since 2011. He represented District 21 in 2011-12 and, following legislative redistricting, had represented District 26B since 2013.
Gov. Dennis Daugaard says Schaefer was a quality person and a committed public servant. He says Schaefer always worked hard on behalf of his district and our state. Daugaard says he will particularly remember Schaefer’s advocacy for rebuilding the MRC rail line from Chamberlain to Presho, which was a great step forward for producers in that area.
Gov. Daugaard will order flags to fly at half-staff statewide in honor of Rep. Schaefer on the day of his funeral, which has yet to be determined.
