SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Republican Gov. Larry Rhoden announced the appointment of John Shubeck to represent District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives.

The seat was formerly held by Representative Richard Vasgaard who died at the end of August.

"It's truly humbling to follow in the footsteps of Representative Richard Vasgaard who took so much time throughout his life to impact his community and District 16 one person at a time, myself included," John Shubeck said in a news release. "I will continue his legacy of putting the people of District 16 first in the same humble and hardworking manner that he did."

Shubeck served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years and received numerous medals, including the Bronze Star. He currently manages a livestock and grain far

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