Paul Zeltner | |
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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 Rancho Bernardo, California | (aged 92)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Patricia Higgins (m. 1956) |
Children | 3 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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]
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]