Douglas Allen Larsen (March 8, 1976 – October 1, 2023) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the North Dakota Senate, representing the 34th district from 2020 until his death in 2023.
Doug Larsen | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Larsen in 2008 | |
| Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 34th district | |
| In office December 1, 2020 – October 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Dwight Cook |
| Succeeded by | Justin Gerhardt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Douglas Allen Larsen March 8, 1976 Minot, North Dakota, U.S. |
| Died | October 1, 2023 (aged 47) Grand County, Utah, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Amy Haugan (m. 2003) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Minot State University (BS) |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | |
| Years of service | 1994–2023 |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Unit | |
| Battles/wars | Iraq War |
| Awards | |
Education
editBorn in Minot on March 8, 1976,[1] Larsen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in communication arts and political science from Minot State University.[2][3]
Career
editLarsen served in the North Dakota Army National Guard for 29 years.[4] He mobilized twice, to Iraq (2009–10) and later to Washington, D.C. (2013–14).[4] When at the rank of major, he was the commander of the 112th Aviation Battalion.[5] He was a lieutenant colonel at the time of his death.[4]
Larsen owned Apex Builders, a home building and development company, and a Wingate by Wyndham hotel franchise in Bismarck, North Dakota. He was also a licensed real estate agent.[6]
Career in politics
editLarsen was elected to the North Dakota Senate in November 2020 and assumed office on December 1, 2020.[7]
Larsen was elected from District 34,[7] which comprises Mandan.[4]
Death
editDoug Larsen died on October 1, 2023, in a plane crash en route between family in Scottsdale, Arizona, and his home in North Dakota, shortly after taking off from a stop for fuel at Canyonlands Regional Airport in Grand County, Utah, near Moab. He was 47, and died along with his wife and both his children.[8][9][10]
References
edit- ^ "Douglas Larsen". Eastgate & Parkway Funeral & Cremation Services. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ^ "Doug Larsen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- ^ Dura, Jack (9 March 2020). "Mandan-area candidate plans GOP primary run for North Dakota Senate seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved 2 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Jack Dura & Mead Gruver, North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash, Associated Press (October 2, 2023).
- ^ Salling, John (10 December 2016). "Change of command for North Dakota National Guard air battalion in Bismarck". kfyrtv.com. Archived from the original on 2016-12-11. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- ^ "Doug Larsen | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- ^ a b Benth, Morgan (10 June 2020). "Doug Larsen reflects on his District 34 primary win". kfyrtv.com. Archived from the original on 2020-07-15. Retrieved 2021-07-22.
- ^ "Plane crash in Utah with ND ties". KFYR TV. October 2, 2023. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ^ North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids die in Utah plane crash, Senate leadership says
- ^ Nielsen, Megan (2 October 2023). "North Dakota state senator, his wife and 2 kids killed in Utah plane crash". Deseret News.
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