Early Life and Education
Born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, Wilson grew up in the town of Pine Ridge. He continued to live there as an adult.
He learned the plumber's trade and worked at that craft as an adult. He and his wife had ten children.
Wilson entered politics when he ran and was elected as a councilor to represent the village of Pine Ridge in the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council. Serving for six years, he chaired the council's Labor committee. There were allegations that he diverted tribal funds for his own purposes as a councilor.
Read more about this topic: Dick Wilson (tribal Chairman)
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