American public servant and naturalist (1965–2023)
Buzzy Peltola
Peltola in 2018
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.
(1966-02-07)February 7, 1966 Bethel, Alaska, U.S.
Died
September 12, 2023(2023-09-12) (aged 57) Alaska, U.S.
Cause of death
Aviation accident
Citizenship
United States Orutsararmiut Native Council
Spouse
Mary Peltola
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.
^Ruskin, Liz (June 30, 2022). "Peltola's superpower: US House nominee disarms with unexpected niceness". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved September 26, 2023.
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