Ronald Leighty

Ronald Leighty (August 27, 1930 – November 11, 2022) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.[4]

Ronald Leighty
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1963–1966
Personal details
Born(1930-08-27)August 27, 1930
Aberdeen, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedNovember 11, 2022(2022-11-11) (aged 92)
Political partyDemocratic[1][2]
Spouse
Marlene Leighty
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(m. 1955; died. 2021)​
[3]
Alma materNorthern State University

Life and career

Leighty was born in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He attended Northern State University and served in the United States Air Force.[5][6]

In 1963, Leighty was elected to the South Dakota House of Representatives, serving until 1966.[4]

Leighty died in November 2022, at the age of 92.[5]

References
  1. "Demos Blame Money Bill Rift On GOP". The Daily Plainsman. Huron, South Dakota. July 18, 1965. p. 1. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  2. "(untitled brief)". The Daily Plainsman. Huron, South Dakota. April 27, 1966. p. 20. Retrieved January 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. closed access
  3. "Marlene J. Leighty". Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. "Ronald Leighty". South Dakota Legislature. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  5. "Ronald A. Leighty". Schriver's Memorial Mortuary & Crematory. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  6. "Biographical Directory of the South Dakota Legislature, 1889-1989: L-Z", University of Wisconsin–Madison, The Council, p. 659, 1989


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