11 Facts About Wilbur Foss

Wilbur Peder Foss was an American businessman, educator and musician.

Wilbur Peder Foss was born in rural Freeman, South Dakota to Jarle Foss and Inga Foss.

Wilbur Foss attended rural schools and graduated from Menno High School.

Wilbur Foss's teaching and coaching career included service at a number of South Dakota schools in various locations including Wagner, Lennox, Davis, Beresford.

Wilbur Foss played on the local baseball team in Scotland.

Wilbur Foss is president of the Valley State Bank and founder of the South Dakota Old Time Fiddlers Association.

Wilbur Foss was a member of the South Dakota State Senate from 1961 to 1963.

Wilbur Foss was appointed to the seat representing the 3rd district replace Joe E Lehmann, who had resigned.

Wilbur Foss started playing the fiddle in the 1960s while in his 50s, despite lacking 3 fingers, which he lost in a farm accident in his childhood.

Wilbur Foss is a member of the South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame, South Dakota Baseball Hall of Fame, the South Dakota Fiddlers Hall of Fame and the Midwest Fiddler Hall of Fame.

Wilbur Foss was awarded the South Dakota Press Association Distinguished Service Award in 1987.