Gil Koetzle

Gilbert "Gil" Koetzle was a Democratic member of the South Dakota Senate, representing the 15th district between 2001 and 2008. He also represented a House District between 1993 and 2000. He committed suicide on January 10, 2013, one day after a search of his house turned up images of child pornography in his email as well as six bags of marijuana and also associated paraphernalia.^[1]

Gil Koetzle
Member of the South Dakota Senate from the 15th district
In office 1993–2008
Personal details
Born	(1952-05-22)May 22, 1952 Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Died	January 10, 2013(2013-01-10) (aged 60) Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Deb Phelps
Residence	Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Alma mater	O'Gorman High School
Occupation	Expert union contract negotiator, retired firefighter, Sioux Falls Fire Department