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
Member of the North Dakota Senate
from the 47th district
In office
December 1, 1998 – December 1, 2018
Preceded byEvan Lips
Succeeded byMichael Dwyer
Member of the
North Dakota House of Representatives
In office
1996–1998
Personal details
Born (1935-03-30) March 30, 1935 (age 89)
Political partyRepublican
EducationSaint John's University (BS)
Medical College of Wisconsin (MD, MPH)
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

Education

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Kilzer 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

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Kilzer 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

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  1. ^ "2009 Alumni Achievement Award". College of Saint Benedict & Saint John's University. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  2. ^ "Ralph Kilzer | North Dakota Legislative Branch". www.legis.nd.gov. Retrieved August 23, 2021.
  3. ^ "Ralph Kilzer". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
  4. ^ "Ralph Kilzer's Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved August 23, 2021.