David Lust Obituary – Death: Rapid City, SD – 53-year-old David Lust, has died. David Lust, an American politician and former Republican Majority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives, died on Friday, July 23, 2021.
David Lust’s cause of death has not been revealed at this time.
David Lust was born March 22, 1969 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. He attended Dartmouth College where he received his B.A. in government. He worked at an international development consulting firm in Chicago, Illinois for 3 years before returning to South Dakota.
In 1997, Lust attend the University of South Dakota School of Law, where he graduated with his J.D.
Lust represented the 34th district of the South Dakota House from 2007 to 2015, and again from 2016 to 2019.
Below are the reactions from friends and other affected persons.
David was a man of the highest integrity, a great father, husband and terrific South Dakotan. This is a tremendous loss and we pray for his family. Death of former House Majority Leader David Lust stuns South Dakota political world via @argusleader
— Steve Flanery (@FlanJazz) July 23, 2021
David Lust, a longtime South Dakota lawmaker and former House majority leader, died unexpectedly Friday at his Pennington County home. He was 53.
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— Count Chris ™ 🚨 (@THECOUNTnews) July 23, 2021
David Lust was a savvy & hard-working legislative leader. He was a great father & husband. He was a true friend.
— Rep. Dusty Johnson (@RepDustyJohnson) July 23, 2021
This photo by Jeremiah Murphy shows me with David Lust, Justin Cronin & Deb Bowman as we shared a laugh while fiercely debating the budget in the last days of session. Although those 3 leaders have passed, our state is better because of them. My prayers go out to David’s family. pic.twitter.com/2RFDO8s2lJ
— Rep. Dusty Johnson (@RepDustyJohnson) July 23, 2021
Covered David Lust a bit for The Rapid City Weekly News and The Black Hills Pioneer. He was a sharp, decent man. 51 wasn’t near enough time.
— South Dakota Standard (@DakotaStandard) July 23, 2021
Rapid City attorney and former state lawmaker David Lust dies | State & Regional |
— Tony Venhuizen (@Tony_Venhuizen) July 23, 2021
David Lust was a true public servant, a brilliant legal mind and a devoted family man. His thoughtful leadership made a lasting impact on the community of Rapid City and the state of South Dakota. Jean and I lift up Becky and their four children in prayer.
— Senator Mike Rounds (@SenatorRounds) July 23, 2021
Mayor Allender on David Lust: “He worked to create a better life for others and will always be remembered for his integrity, professionalism and sincerity as well as for his engaging smile and friendship. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Rebecca and the Lust family.” pic.twitter.com/oRiNXAWd2z
— City of Rapid City (@rcgov) July 23, 2021
RIP my friend David Lust. We had the opportunity to tour Israel in May, 2018. David was a friend. David was a mentor. David was a life coach. He will be missed. @ Mount of Beatitudes
— Deb Peters (@DebPetersForSD) July 24, 2021
never had a dull conversation with david lust. just a shocking and tremendous loss today.
— Megan Myers (@meganemyers) July 24, 2021
Former state legislator David Lust dies at 53
— KOTA Territory News (@kotatweets) July 24, 2021
Rep. David Lust was one of the greatest people I had the honor to work with in the South Dakota capitol. This is shocking and devastating news. Requiescat in pace, David.
— Justin G. Smith (@justingsmith) July 23, 2021
Rapid City attorney and former state lawmaker David Lust dies via @RCJournal
— Natalie Stites-Means🦄🧠🔮 (@1woman1nation) July 23, 2021
Mayor Allender on David Lust: “I am heartbroken today to hear of the passing of David Lust. Rapid City has lost a true champion. David was a tireless advocate for friends, for Rapid City and our great state. pic.twitter.com/J4yaaWgF9E
— City of Rapid City (@rcgov) July 23, 2021
Mayor Allender on David Lust: “He worked to create a better life for others and will always be remembered for his integrity, professionalism and sincerity as well as for his engaging smile and friendship. I extend my heartfelt condolences to Rebecca and the Lust family.” pic.twitter.com/oRiNXAWd2z
— City of Rapid City (@rcgov) July 23, 2021
The South Dakota political community is mourning the unexpected loss of a David Lust, the former House majority leader.
— Joe Sneve (@Argus_Joe) July 23, 2021
David Lust, a Rapid City attorney who had once served as Republican Majority Leader of the South Dakota House of Representatives, died Friday morning at the age of 51.
— KNBN-TV Rapid City (@NewsCenter1) July 23, 2021