George Keiser | |
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Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
In office 1992 โ December 22, 2021 | |
Succeeded by | Robb Eckert |
Personal details | |
Born | February 22, 1946 |
Died | December 22, 2021 | (aged 75)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Kathy |
Profession | Farmer |
George J. Keiser (February 22, 1946 โ December 22, 2021) was an American politician in the state of North Dakota.[1] He was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives, representing the 47th district. A Republican, he was first elected in 1992.[2] Keiser attended the University of Utah and earned a Ph.D., later becoming a businessman. He also served in the United States Army.[3] From 1988 to 1992 he was Commissioner of the City of Bismarck.
In August 2019, Keiser was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.[4] He died from the disease on December 22, 2021, at the age of 75.[5] Robb Eckert was appointed to finish his term of his 47th district office of the North Dakota House of Representatives.[6]