A LITTLE ABOUT LEE SCHOENBECK

-Married Donna Fox in Watertown at Holy Name in 1987

-Four children: Luke, Erin, Emily and Jake

-Practiced law since 1984

-Served as aide to Senator Jim Abdnor and Governor Bill Janklow.

-SD Senate President Pro Temp 2005-6

-State Senator for 6 years

-”Humanitarian of Year” recipient from SD Right to Life

-NRA member

-Lee and Donna are past United Way Chairs

-Raises funds for Boy Scouts and FCA

-Augustana College BA 1980, and active alumnus

-Active member of Holy Name parish

-Past member of Lake Area Technical Institute Foundation Board

WHAT LEE SCHOENBECK BELIEVES:

There are some fundamental beliefs that guide Lee in life and as your legislator:

  • Nobody is guaranteed success in life, but everybody ought to have a chance at life.
  • The more educational opportunities we can provide our people, of all ages, the better chance we give them to succeed.
  • Economic Development and job creating policies are the best acts we can take to improve the lives of families in our state.
  • Outdoor opportunities – hunting, fishing, boating, hiking – improve the quality of the lives of our South Dakota families.