Background
Gustafson, Lawrence Raymond was born on August 16, 1918 in Florence, South Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph Samuel and Olive Nora (Smith) Gustafson.
Gustafson, Lawrence Raymond was born on August 16, 1918 in Florence, South Dakota, United States. Son of Joseph Samuel and Olive Nora (Smith) Gustafson.
Bachelor of Science, University South Dakota, 1941. Juris Doctor, University South Dakota, 1945.
Principal Jefferson (South Dakota) High School, 1941-1942. Teacher Senior High School, Watertown, South Dakota, 1942-1943. Superintendent White River (South Dakota) School, 1943-1945.
Sole practice Britton, South Dakota, since 1945. States attorney Marshall County, Britton, South Dakota, 1947-1951. Attorney Veblen City, South Dakota, 1948-1985.
Teacher American Bank Institute, Britton, since 1960. Board directors Day County Bank, Webster, South Dakota.
Member American Bar Association, South Dakota Bar Association, Association Trial Lawyers American, South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, Delta Theta Phi. Lodges: Masons (master 1967-1968, district master 1984-1986), Oddfellow.
Married Anna Marie Paulsen, February 20, 1943. Children: Marjorie Ann Gustafson Haigh, Denice Marie Gustafson Jones.