Albert J. Kocer (July 10, 1930 - June 12, 2018) was an American politician in the state of South Dakota. He was a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from 1977 to 1992.[1][2][3]

Albert Kocer
Member of the South Dakota House of Representatives from the 20th district
In office
1977–1994
Personal details
Born(1930-07-10)July 10, 1930
Dante, South Dakota
DiedJune 12, 2018(2018-06-12) (aged 87)
Wagner, South Dakota
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseRita A. Gau
ChildrenThree
Residence(s)Wagner, South Dakota
ProfessionBusinessman

Kocer served in the Korean War between 1951 and 1953. Afterwards, he ran a farm with his wife for sixteen years, until they sold it in 1969 and started a store selling used tractor parts.[3]

In 1984, Kocer was ordained as a Deacon in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Historical listing of South Dakota legislators". Archived from the original on 3 October 2014. Retrieved 4 October 2014.
  2. ^ Legislative Manual, South Dakota. 1991. Retrieved 14 October 2014.
  3. ^ a b c "Albert J Kocer". Crosby-Jaeger Funeral Home. Archived from the original on 13 August 2019.