Background
Lewis, Merle Dean was born on November 21, 1947 in Madison, South Dakota, United States. Son of Elmer and Fern (Runestad) Lewis.
Electric and gas utility executive
Lewis, Merle Dean was born on November 21, 1947 in Madison, South Dakota, United States. Son of Elmer and Fern (Runestad) Lewis.
Bachelor of Science, Dakota State University, 1970. Juris Doctor, University South Dakota, 1973.
Associate law, Lassegard & Lewis, Mitchell, South Dakot, 1973-1975;
corporation attorney, Northwestern Public Svc. Company, Huron, South Dakot, 1975-1982;
corporate attorney, assistant corporation secretary, Northwestern Public Svc. Company, Huron, South Dakot, 1982-1985;
assistant vice president corporation services, Northwestern Public Svc.
Company, Huron, South Dakot, 1985-1987;
vice president corporation services, Northwestern Public Svc. Company, Huron, South Dakot, since 1987. Board directors Huron Regional Medical Center, Norwest Bank, Huron.
Mayor City of Huron, since 1990. Chairman James River Water Development District, Huron, 1986-1990, Huron Area Chamber of Commerce, 1988-1989. Board directors South Dakota Water Congress, Pierre, 1988-1990.
Member American Bar Association, South Dakota Bar Association, Reserve Officer Association.
Married Barbara K. Minnaert, August 9, 1969. Children: Eric, Robin, Amy.