Paul Eugene Zeltner (October 11, 1925[1] – May 26, 2018) was an American politician who served in the California State Assembly for District 54 and during World War II era, he served in the United States Navy.[2]
Paul Zeltner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 54th district | |
| In office December 1, 1986 - November 30, 1988 | |
| Preceded by | Frank Vicencia |
| Succeeded by | Willard H. Murray Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Eugene Zeltner October 11, 1925 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 26, 2018 (aged 92) Rancho Bernardo, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Patricia Higgins (m. 1956) |
| Children | 3 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Zelter was discharged from the navy as a gunner's mate 2nd class. He then served as Deputy Sheriff for the Los Angeles County Sheriff for 26 years.[3] He served on the Lakewood City Council before his surprise election to the solidly Democratic voting 54th. California state Assembly district in 1986 [4] In 1988, he sought a second term and was narrowly defeated for reelection by Willard Murray. He died on May 26, 2018, at the age of 92.[5]
References
edit- ^ Join California - Paul E. Zeltner
- ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- ^ Join California - Paul E. Zeltner
- ^ "JoinCalifornia - Paul e. Zeltner".
- ^ "Paul Eugene Zeltner". Legacy.com. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
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