William Herman Pietsch (March 5, 1935 – July 15, 2004) was an American businessman and politician.

Early life and education

Pietsch was born in Casselton, North Dakota and graduated from Lincoln High School in Casselton. He received Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from North Dakota State University and his doctorate from the Washington State University. He also attended the University of North Dakota.

Career

Pietsch worked as a business consultant and served in the North Dakota Air National Guard. He served in the North Dakota House of Representatives from 2000 until his resignation on December 16, 2002, because of health problems. He was a Republican.

Personal life

His wife, Vonnie, also served in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Pietsch died at the Elm Care Center in

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* 1935 births 2004 deaths People from Cass County, North Dakota North Dakota National Guard personnel University of North Dakota alumni North Dakota State University alumni Washington State University alumni Businesspeople from North Dakota Republican Party members of the North Dakota House of Representatives 20th-century American politicians 21st-century American politicians 20th-century American businesspeople {{NorthDakota-politician-stub