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Louise Irene Van Gerpen (née Dykstra; February 9, 1926 – November 13, 2015) was an American farmer and politician from South Dakota. Born in Tyndall, she grew up across Avon and attended the University of South Dakota–Springfield. She married Roland Van Gerpen in March 1947, who later became a member of the South Dakota House of Representatives. Following his death in June 1983, she was appointed to fill his seat in the House on October 4. She served the remainder of his term, opting not to run for re-election. While in the House, she advocated against then-governor Bill Janklow's plan to convert the University of South Dakota–Springfield to a prison. Van Gerpen died in Tyndall on November 13, 2015; governor Dennis Daugaard ordered flags at the state capitol to be flown at half-staff the day of her funeral on November 17.