OBITUARY: 16 April 1970 - Avon Clarion, Avon, South Dakota
Funeral services for David L. Wickens, 79, former South Dakota Senator and long time resident of the Avon area, were held Wednesday, April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia.
He passed away in his sleep April 12 and is survived by his son Donaldson of Avon, the widow, Mrs. Aryness Wickens of Vienna, Virginia, two sisters, May Nettleton and Grace Henderson, both of Sioux City, a brother, Ernest of Chicago, and three grandsons. Mr. Wickens had been living in his Vienna home for some time, recovering from a recent illness.
David Lawrence Wickens moved to Avon in 1898. He attended common schools in Bon Homme County, graduated from Morningside College, and from the University of Chicago with a Master's Degree and an LLD. In all of his educational classes he was elected class president. He won letters in track and football in college.
He returned to Avon where he served two years as principal and then became head of the economics Department at Morningside College. Later he taught at the American University.
He was an economist for the Department of Agriculture where he directed studies for that department and others. He wrote numerous books for publication for both Federal and State Governments.
He was a veteran of World Wars I and II and retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel with the Army Commendation Medal. He was State Senator in the 33rd South Dakota State Legislature.
Mr. Wickens was active in numerous areas and organizations. He helped to form the Farmers Co-op Elevator in Avon, the American Legion Post, and was the County Commander for this County. He was president of the B. H. County Farm Bureau, and the County Pioneer Assn. He was also chairman of the Ft. Randall Development Association.
Mr. Wickens was a member of the American Farm Economics Assn., American Economics Assn, and American Statistics Association.
He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree in Tyndall, South Dakota.
He returned from World War II to resume farming on the family ranch southwest of Avon.
Funeral services were held April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia, and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may participate in the David L. Wickens Memorial Fund which will be used for a new athletic field at Avon, South Dakota.
Funeral services for David L. Wickens, 79, former South Dakota Senator and long time resident of the Avon area, were held Wednesday, April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia.
He passed away in his sleep April 12 and is survived by his son Donaldson of Avon, the widow, Mrs. Aryness Wickens of Vienna, Virginia, two sisters, May Nettleton and Grace Henderson, both of Sioux City, a brother, Ernest of Chicago, and three grandsons. Mr. Wickens had been living in his Vienna home for some time, recovering from a recent illness.
David Lawrence Wickens moved to Avon in 1898. He attended common schools in Bon Homme County, graduated from Morningside College, and from the University of Chicago with a Master's Degree and an LLD. In all of his educational classes he was elected class president. He won letters in track and football in college.
He returned to Avon where he served two years as principal and then became head of the economics Department at Morningside College. Later he taught at the American University.
He was an economist for the Department of Agriculture where he directed studies for that department and others. He wrote numerous books for publication for both Federal and State Governments.
He was a veteran of World Wars I and II and retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel with the Army Commendation Medal. He was State Senator in the 33rd South Dakota State Legislature.
Mr. Wickens was active in numerous areas and organizations. He helped to form the Farmers Co-op Elevator in Avon, the American Legion Post, and was the County Commander for this County. He was president of the B. H. County Farm Bureau, and the County Pioneer Assn. He was also chairman of the Ft. Randall Development Association.
Mr. Wickens was a member of the American Farm Economics Assn., American Economics Assn, and American Statistics Association.
He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree in Tyndall, South Dakota.
He returned from World War II to resume farming on the family ranch southwest of Avon.
Funeral services were held April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia, and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may participate in the David L. Wickens Memorial Fund which will be used for a new athletic field at Avon, South Dakota.
OBITUARY: 16 April 1970 - Avon Clarion, Avon, South Dakota
Funeral services for David L. Wickens, 79, former South Dakota Senator and long time resident of the Avon area, were held Wednesday, April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia.
He passed away in his sleep April 12 and is survived by his son Donaldson of Avon, the widow, Mrs. Aryness Wickens of Vienna, Virginia, two sisters, May Nettleton and Grace Henderson, both of Sioux City, a brother, Ernest of Chicago, and three grandsons. Mr. Wickens had been living in his Vienna home for some time, recovering from a recent illness.
David Lawrence Wickens moved to Avon in 1898. He attended common schools in Bon Homme County, graduated from Morningside College, and from the University of Chicago with a Master's Degree and an LLD. In all of his educational classes he was elected class president. He won letters in track and football in college.
He returned to Avon where he served two years as principal and then became head of the economics Department at Morningside College. Later he taught at the American University.
He was an economist for the Department of Agriculture where he directed studies for that department and others. He wrote numerous books for publication for both Federal and State Governments.
He was a veteran of World Wars I and II and retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel with the Army Commendation Medal. He was State Senator in the 33rd South Dakota State Legislature.
Mr. Wickens was active in numerous areas and organizations. He helped to form the Farmers Co-op Elevator in Avon, the American Legion Post, and was the County Commander for this County. He was president of the B. H. County Farm Bureau, and the County Pioneer Assn. He was also chairman of the Ft. Randall Development Association.
Mr. Wickens was a member of the American Farm Economics Assn., American Economics Assn, and American Statistics Association.
He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree in Tyndall, South Dakota.
He returned from World War II to resume farming on the family ranch southwest of Avon.
Funeral services were held April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia, and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may participate in the David L. Wickens Memorial Fund which will be used for a new athletic field at Avon, South Dakota.
Funeral services for David L. Wickens, 79, former South Dakota Senator and long time resident of the Avon area, were held Wednesday, April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia.
He passed away in his sleep April 12 and is survived by his son Donaldson of Avon, the widow, Mrs. Aryness Wickens of Vienna, Virginia, two sisters, May Nettleton and Grace Henderson, both of Sioux City, a brother, Ernest of Chicago, and three grandsons. Mr. Wickens had been living in his Vienna home for some time, recovering from a recent illness.
David Lawrence Wickens moved to Avon in 1898. He attended common schools in Bon Homme County, graduated from Morningside College, and from the University of Chicago with a Master's Degree and an LLD. In all of his educational classes he was elected class president. He won letters in track and football in college.
He returned to Avon where he served two years as principal and then became head of the economics Department at Morningside College. Later he taught at the American University.
He was an economist for the Department of Agriculture where he directed studies for that department and others. He wrote numerous books for publication for both Federal and State Governments.
He was a veteran of World Wars I and II and retired from the Air Force as a Lt. Colonel with the Army Commendation Medal. He was State Senator in the 33rd South Dakota State Legislature.
Mr. Wickens was active in numerous areas and organizations. He helped to form the Farmers Co-op Elevator in Avon, the American Legion Post, and was the County Commander for this County. He was president of the B. H. County Farm Bureau, and the County Pioneer Assn. He was also chairman of the Ft. Randall Development Association.
Mr. Wickens was a member of the American Farm Economics Assn., American Economics Assn, and American Statistics Association.
He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge, 32nd degree in Tyndall, South Dakota.
He returned from World War II to resume farming on the family ranch southwest of Avon.
Funeral services were held April 15 at Ft. Myer, Virginia, and interment was in Arlington National Cemetery.
The family requests in lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may participate in the David L. Wickens Memorial Fund which will be used for a new athletic field at Avon, South Dakota.
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