U.S. Navy · United States 
Donald Ziesmer
1973
Donald Bert Ziesmer served the U.S. Navy for 3 years. Donald also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Trooper Donald Ziesmer was shot and killed while making a traffic stop of a van on Highway 61 near Tofte. One of the occupants exited the van and opened fire with a .22 caliber rifle, striking Trooper Ziesmer while he was still sitting in his patrol car. The man then committed suicide. Trooper Ziesmer was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Minnesota State Patrol for 13 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1945 – 1947
1945
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Minnesota State Patrol
Trooper
In Our Keeping
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