George Keiser

George J. Keiser (February 22, 1946 – 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.

George Keiser
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives from the 47th district
In office 1992 – December 22, 2021
Succeeded by	Robb Eckert
Personal details
Born	(1946-02-22)February 22, 1946
Died	December 22, 2021(2021-12-22) (aged 75)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Kathy
Profession	Farmer

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]

References

1. "Representative George Keiser". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
2. "George Keiser". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved October 1, 2014.
3. Dura, Jack; Dura, Jack, "Bismarck Tribune", Longtime Bismarck Rep. George Keiser dies, retrieved August 1, 2023
4. "Bismarck lawmaker diagnosed with ALS, will consider re-election". Grand Forks Herald. August 14, 2019.
5. Dura, Jack. "Longtime Bismarck Rep. George Keiser dies". Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
6. Dura, Jack (January 21, 2022). "Bismarck-area Republicans name appointee to the late George Keiser's House seat". The Bismarck Tribune. Retrieved August 27, 2022.