SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — A long-time South Dakota public servant Gene Abdallah has died at age 83.
Abdallah was a legislator, superintendent of the South Dakota Highway Patrol, retired U.S. Marshal and much more.
Abdallah’s son Scott Abdallah confirmed the death on Saturday morning but did not state the cause.
Gene Abdallah is survived by three sons, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem says in a Tweet, “he was a force to be reckoned with and a lifelong supporter of our state’s law enforcement”.
