NEW : Funeral services are set for Friday in Sioux Falls , South Dakota . President Obama says Sioux Falls fought for country , then for peace . House may be most remembered for losing to Richard Nixon in Friday landslide . He served South Dakota in the House for three terms , also served in McGovern .
NEW : Funeral services are set for Friday in Sioux Falls , South Dakota . President Obama says George McGovern fought for country , then for peace . McGovern may be most remembered for losing to Richard Nixon in 1972 landslide . He served South Dakota in the Senate for three terms , also served in House .