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 byFrank Vicencia
Succeeded byWillard H. Murray Jr.
Personal details
Born
Paul Eugene Zeltner

(1925-10-11)October 11, 1925
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedMay 26, 2018(2018-05-26) (aged 92)
Rancho Bernardo, California
Political partyRepublican
SpousePatricia Higgins (m. 1956)
Children3
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
Battles/warsWorld 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

  1. ^ Join California - Paul E. Zeltner
  2. ^ Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  3. ^ Join California - Paul E. Zeltner
  4. ^ "JoinCalifornia - Paul e. Zeltner".
  5. ^ "Paul Eugene Zeltner". Legacy.com. Retrieved 9 July 2018.