Governor Rhoden Appoints John Shubeck to Represent District 16 in State House

Shubeck lives in Beresford, SD, with his wife and their four kids.

Northeast Radio SD News - Beresford, SD - Governor Larry Rhoden has appointed John Shubeck to serve as the new representative for District 16 in the South Dakota House of Representatives, effective immediately. The seat was previously held by the late Representative Richard Vasgaard.

“John embodies the core values of not only South Dakota, but also of late Representative Vasgaard,” Governor Rhoden said. “He has lived a life of service and hard work as a veteran, a coach, a church elder, and a Turner County farmer. I trust he will carry on his proud legacy of service in this new role.”

Shubeck brings a long record of public service to the position. He served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, earning the Bronze Star, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, and Combat Action Ribbon. In civilian life, he has remained active in his community, managing a diversified grain and livestock farm, planting a church in Centerville, and coaching the Centerville Middle and High School track teams to multiple state meets.

“It is truly humbling to follow in the footsteps of Representative Richard Vasgaard,” Shubeck said. “I will continue his legacy of putting the people of District 16 first in the same humble and hardworking manner that he did.”

Shubeck resides in Beresford with his wife and their four children.