E. Y. Berry

Ellis Yarnal Berry (October 6, 1902 – April 1, 1999) was an American attorney, newspaper publisher and politician, elected to the United States House of Representatives from South Dakota. He served ten consecutive terms in office from 1951 to 1971.

Ellis Y. Berry
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Dakota's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1951  January 3, 1971
Preceded byFrancis H. Case
Succeeded byJames Abourezk
Member of the South Dakota Senate
In office
1938–1942
Personal details
Born
Ellis Yarnal Berry

(1902-10-06)October 6, 1902
Larchwood, Iowa, U.S.
DiedApril 1, 1999(1999-04-01) (aged 96)
Rapid City, South Dakota, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
ChildrenBob Berry (reading clerk)
Alma materMorningside College
University of South Dakota School of Law
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