Charles C. Droz

Charles C. Droz
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives for the 21st district
In office
1957–1969
Speaker of the South Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1965–1966
Preceded byPaul E. Brown
Succeeded byJames D. Jelbert
Personal details
Born(1924-07-08)July 8, 1924
Miller, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedJuly 22, 2025(2025-07-22) (aged 101)
Miller, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Fern Elizabeth Matre
(m. 1948; died 2020)
Children6
Residence(s)Miller, South Dakota
Professionfarmer, rancher

Charles C. Droz (July 8, 1924 – July 22, 2025) was an American politician from Miller, South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives.[1] He was an alumnus of South Dakota State University and a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Army. Droz was a farmer and rancher.[2] He was married to Fern Elizabeth Matre since 1948, until her death in December 2020 at the age of 92.[3] Droz died in Miller on July 22, 2025, at the age of 101.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Historical listing of South Dakota legislators". Archived from the original on October 3, 2014. Retrieved October 3, 2014.
  2. ^ "South Dakota legislative manual 1965 :: SD State Agencies II". Archived from the original on October 6, 2014. Retrieved October 4, 2014.
  3. ^ Fern Elizabeth Droz obituary
  4. ^ "Obituary for Charles Droz at Reck Funeral Home". www.luceluzereck.com. Retrieved July 23, 2025.