| Party | Republican |
|---|---|
| Office | Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 34th district |
| Term start | December 29, 2017 |
| Term end | 2024 |
| Predecessor | Craig Tieszen |
| Successor | Mike Derby |
| Education | University of South Dakota (BA, JD) Harvard University (MPA) Loyola University Chicago (LLM) |
| Office 2 | Member of the South Dakota Senate |
| Term 2 | 1993–1995 1987–1991 |
| Birth name | Michael Gordon Diedrich |
| Birth date | August 10, 1954 |
| Birth place | Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Death date | July 13, 2025 (aged 70) |
Michael Gordon Diedrich (August 10, 1954 – July 13, 2025) was an American politician and attorney who served as a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 34th district. Diedrich was appointed to the position in 2017 by Governor Dennis Daugaard, succeeding Craig Tieszen, who died in a boating accident on November 23, 2017. He assumed office on December 29, 2017.[1][2]
Early life and education
Diedrich was born on August 10, 1954.[3] A native of Rapid City, South Dakota, he attended Rapid City Central High School. Diedrich earned a bachelor's degree from University of South Dakota, Juris Doctor from the University of South Dakota School of Law, Master of Public Administration from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, and Master of Laws in healthcare law from the Loyola University Chicago School of Law.[4]
Career
Diedrich served as a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1987 to 1991 and again from 1993 to 1995. Diedrich also worked in the Rapid City attorney's office and as the vice-president of government relations for Regional Health (now Monument Health).[5][6][7]
Death
Diedrich died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 70.[8]
References
- ^ "South Dakota State News Home". news.sd.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "SDLRC - Representative Michael G. Diedrich - 2020". sdlegislature.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ Shanard, George; Ham, Donald J.; Anderson, Terry C. (1989). Biographical Directory of the South Dakota Legislature, 1889-1989: A-K. South Dakota Legislative Research Council. p. 250
- ^ "South Dakota State News Home". news.sd.gov. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Michael Diedrich to replace Craig Tieszen in state House". blackhillsfox.com. 29 December 2017. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ "Michael Diedrich". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2020-08-15.
- ^ Michael Diedrich's Biography
- ^ Former South Dakota state legislator Mike Diedrich passes away