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Joe Foss (Joseph Jacob Foss) was born on 17 April, 1915 in Sioux Falls, SD, is a Former Governor of South Dakota. Discover Joe Foss's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of Joe Foss networth?
| Popular As |
Joseph Jacob Foss |
| Occupation |
miscellaneous |
| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aries |
| Born |
17 April, 1915 |
| Birthday |
17 April |
| Birthplace |
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Date of death |
January 1, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S. |
| Nationality |
SD |
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He is a member of famous Miscellaneous with the age 88 years old group.
Joe Foss Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Joe Foss height is 6' (1.83 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Joe Foss's Wife?
His wife is June Shakstad (m. 1942-1967)
Donna Wild Hall (m. 1967)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
June Shakstad (m. 1942-1967)
Donna Wild Hall (m. 1967) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Joe Foss Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Joe Foss worth at the age of 88 years old? Joe Foss’s income source is mostly from being a successful Miscellaneous. He is from SD. We have estimated
Joe Foss's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Miscellaneous |
Joe Foss Social Network
Timeline
Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume 7, 2003-2005, pages 192-194. Farmington Hills, MI: Thomson Gale, 2007.
Inducted into the Arizona Aviation Hall of Fame in 2002.
Inducted into the Arizona Veterans Hall of Fame in 2001 (inaugural class).
Inducted into the American Combat Airman Hall of Fame in 1997 (inaugural class).
Inducted into the Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame in 1996.
Inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame in 1992.
Inducted into the South Dakota Aviation Hall of Fame in 1991 (inaugural class).
(1988-1990) President of the National Rifle Association.
Inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. [1984]
Inducted into the South Dakota Hall of Fame in 1978.
He served as the American Football League's first president (1960-1966), was the original host of ABC's The American Sportsman (1965) and was president of the National Rifle Association from 1988 to 1990.
(1959-1966) First commissioner of the American Football League.
Joe Foss was born and raised on a farm just outside Sioux Falls, SD. As a young man he was fascinated by the exploits of Charles A. Lindbergh, and vowed to one day "trade his horse for a plow. " He joined the Marines during WWII and, despite his age, became a pilot. Foss scored 26 kills during the war, tying Eddie Rickenbacker's WWI record. Foss received the Medal of Honor for his work. He later served as a colonel during the Korean War. After Foss left the military, he went into politics, serving in the South Dakota legislature. In 1955 he became South Dakota's youngest governor, serving two years in that office. He was also an avid hunter and sportsman.
Elected as the youngest governor in the history of South Dakota at age 39. [1954]
Received the Medal of Honor "for aerial combat achievement unsurpassed in this war". [1943]
Medal of Honor winner as a Marine fighter pilot in World War II. He shot down 26 Japanese fighters and bombers in the battle for Guadalcanal from October 1942 to January 1943. With his 26th "kill," he became the first American pilot of World War II to equal Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker's record in World War I. He also received the Silver Star, Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.
