Elmer A. Bietz: key obituary facts
Is Elmer A. Bietz dead? Yes. Elmer A. Bietz died on October 7, 2026, at age 92.
Cause of death: Elmer A. Bietz's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Elmer A. Bietz known for?
He was an American politician.
More about Elmer A. Bietz
Born: 4 May 1934.
Place of birth: Tripp.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United States.
Also known as: Elmer Bietz.
Elmer A.
Bietz, an American politician and Republican member of the South Dakota Senate, died October 7, 2026, aged 92. Born May 4, 1934, in Tripp, South Dakota, he served in the United States Navy and later held state legislative office.
Bietz was a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1983 to 1992, serving as a Republican during a period that began in the 1980s and concluded in the early 1990s. His military service and his work in the state Senate were distinct parts of his public life. His political role was in South Dakota, the state where he was born, and his Senate service spanned nine calendar years, from its beginning in 1983 through its conclusion in 1992. Bietz’s documented biography identifies his birthplace, Navy service, party affiliation and years in the legislature. He was 92 at the time of his death.