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July 23, 2021

Mayor Steve Allender Issues Statement about David Lust

MAYOR STEVE ALLENDER ISSUES STATEMENT

ON THE PASSING OF DAVID LUST

RAPID CITY, SD—Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender issued the following statement regarding the death of 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.  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 the Lust family.”

 

Lust passed away suddenly Friday afternoon.  He served in the South Dakota legislature representing District 34 from January 2007 until January 2015 and again from September 2016 until January 2019.