Charles C. Droz (July 8, 1924 – July 22, 2025) was an American politician from

Miller, South Dakota Miller is a city in and county seat of Hand County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,349 at the 2020 census. History The city was named for its founder, Henry Miller. The post office has been in operation since 1881. Geograph ...

. He was a member of the

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. He was an alumnus of

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and a veteran of

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serving with the

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. Droz was a farmer and rancher. He was married to Fern Elizabeth Matre since 1948, until her death in December 2020 at the age of 92. Droz died in Miller on July 22, 2025, at the age of 101.

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