Bill PietschWilliam Herman Pietsch was an American businessman and politician.Early life and educationPietsch 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.CareerPietsch 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 lifeHis wife, Vonnie, also served in the North Dakota Legislative Assembly. Pietsch died at the Elm Care Center in Fargo, North Dakota, from a series of strokes.