Jon Fosheim

Background

Fosheim, Jon was born on January 25, 1923 in Howard, South Dakota, United States. Son of Oscar and Margaret Fosheim.

Education

See prefatory notice Unlisted colleges, et cetera University of South Dakota (Bachelor of Laws).

Career

Sole practice, Huron, South Dakota, 1946-1959. State's attorney Beadle County, 1950-1955, deputy state's attorney, 1955-1957. Judge South Dakota Circuit Court for 9th Circuit, 1959-1979, presiding judge, 1974-1979.

Justice South Dakota Supreme Court, Pierre, 1979-1982, chief justice, 1982-1986. Partner Wehde, Fosheim & Haberstick, Huron, since 1986. Member South Dakota Constitutional Revision Commission.

Instructor business law Northwest College. Instructor criminal justice Huron College.

Achievements

• Jon Fosheim has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Served with United States Army, World World War II. Member Izaak Walton League, American Legion.

Connections

Married Mary Lou Olson, December 28, 1948. Children: Patsy, Jon, Douglas, Peggy, Todd.

Father:

Oscar Fosheim

Mother:

Margaret Fosheim

Spouse:

Mary Lou Olson

child:

Todd Fosheim

child:

Jon Fosheim

child:

Patsy Fosheim

child:

Douglas Fosheim

child:

Peggy Fosheim