Background
Widman, Paul Joseph was born on December 18, 1936 in DeSmet, South Dakota, United States. Son of Warren Clay and Lorraine (Coughlin) Widman.
Widman, Paul Joseph was born on December 18, 1936 in DeSmet, South Dakota, United States. Son of Warren Clay and Lorraine (Coughlin) Widman.
Bachelor of Science, Dakota State College, Madison, 1959. Master in Communications, South Dakota State University, 1968.
Teacher, Clark (South Dakot) Public School, 1959-1960; teacher, Henry (South Dakot) Public School, 1960-1964; teacher, Custer (South Dakot) Public School, 1964-1966; insurance agent, Horace Mann Insurance, Mitchell, South Dakot, 1966-1977; insurance agent, Universal Underwriters, Mitchell, South Dakot, 1980-1987; insurance agent, NGM Insurance Association, Mitchell, South Dakot, 1987-1991; insurance agent, Reginald Martin Agency, Mitchell, South Dakot, since 1991; state representative, State of South Dakot, since 1993.
City council member Mitchell City Council, 1972-1976. State legislator South Dakota House of Representatives, 1993-1994. Sergeant United States Army National Guard, 1955-1961.
Member Elks, Mitchell Junior Chamber of Commerce (president, vice president 1968-1970, Outstanding Jaycee 1970), South Dakota Junior Chamber of Commerce (vice president, regional director 1969-1970).
Married Elizabeth Ann Healy, July 30, 1959. Children: Cynthia, Susan, Shelly, Richard, Mark.