Ralph L. Kilzer (born March 30, 1935) is an American politician and physician who served as a member of the North Dakota Senate for the 47th district from 1998 to 2018.
Ralph Kilzer | |
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Member of the North Dakota Senate from the 47th district | |
In office December 1, 1998 – December 1, 2018 | |
Preceded by | Evan Lips |
Succeeded by | Michael Dwyer |
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives | |
In office 1996–1998 | |
Personal details | |
Born | March 30, 1935 |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Saint John's University (BS) Medical College of Wisconsin (MD, MPH) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Education
editKilzer earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint John's University,[1] followed by a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Public Health from the Medical College of Wisconsin.[2]
Career
editKilzer served in the United States Army.[3] He later worked as an orthopedic surgeon and as a clinical professor of surgery at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He was also a medical consultant for the North Dakota Workers Compensation Bureau.[4] From 1996 to 1998, he was a member of the North Dakota House of Representatives. Kilzer was elected to the North Dakota Senate in November 1998 and assumed office on December 1, 1998.
References
edit- ^ "2009 Alumni Achievement Award". College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Ralph Kilzer | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
- ^ "Ralph Kilzer". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
- ^ "Ralph Kilzer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 23, 2021.