Buzzy Peltola | |
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Regional Director for Alaska for the Bureau of Indian Affairs | |
In office July 9, 2018 – July 29, 2022 | |
Member of the Bethel City Council | |
In office October 2011 – October 2013 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Eugene R. Peltola Jr. February 7, 1966 Bethel, Alaska, U.S. |
Died | September 12, 2023 Alaska, U.S. | (aged 57)
Cause of death | Aviation accident |
Citizenship | United States Orutsararmiut Native Council |
Spouse | Mary Sattler |
Children | 7[1] |
Education | University of Alaska Fairbanks |
Eugene R. "Buzzy" Peltola Jr. (February 7, 1966 – September 12, 2023) was an American public servant and naturalist who served as Alaska director for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and manager of the Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge. He was the husband of Congresswoman Mary Peltola. Peltola died as the result of a plane crash in September 2023.