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Carole Hillard (Carole Kay Rypkema) was born on 14 August, 1936 in Deadwood, South Dakota, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Carole Hillard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?

Popular As Carole Kay Rypkema
Occupation N/A
Age 71 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 14 August, 1936
Birthday 14 August
Birthplace Deadwood, South Dakota, U.S.
Date of death 25 October, 2007
Died Place Lausanne, Switzerland
Nationality South Dakota

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Her husband is John Hillard

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Carole Hillard Net Worth

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1936

Carole Kay Hillard (née Rypkema; August 14, 1936 – October 25, 2007) was the first woman to serve as Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota.

Hillard was born in Deadwood, South Dakota, August 14, 1936, to Edward Rypkema and Vernell Peterson; she was one of three daughters born to them.

1957

She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1957 with an undergraduate degree.

1982

She subsequently earned a master's degree in education from South Dakota State University in 1982 and then a master's degree in political science at the University of South Dakota in 1984.

Hillard was married to John Hillard.

They had five children.

Hillard's electoral career began when she served on the Rapid City Common Council.

She was then elected to two terms in the South Dakota House of Representatives from Rapid City.

1994

Hillard, a Republican, was elected as lieutenant governor in 1994 and was re-elected in 1998 as the running mate of Bill Janklow; she served from 1995 to 2003.

1996

In 1996, incumbent Democratic U.S. Congressman Tim Johnson of South Dakota's At-large congressional district decided to retire to run for the U.S. Senate.

Hillard decided to run for the open seat, and lost to John Thune, 59%-41% in the Republican primary.

2007

She was instrumental in the foundation of the Rapid City woman's shelter and the Cornerstone Rescue Mission and was inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 2007.

Hillard suffered a spinal fracture and three broken ribs on October 8, 2007, while sailing on a boat with friends in the Adriatic Sea.

She underwent surgery in Zagreb, Croatia two days later.

On October 19, 2007, she was hospitalized while in Switzerland before she was bound to return home to the United States.

She had developed pneumonia, a bacterial blood infection and suffered a series of strokes.

Hillard died at University Hospital in Lausanne on October 25, 2007, at age 71.