George Gaukler, Called "Most Effective State Chairman", Dead at 88

Philanthropist, and Developer George Gaukler Dies

Audrey and George Gaukler VALLEY CITY, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The former North Dakota Dem-NPL Chairman George Gaukler of Valley City died Tuesday, March 11th at the age of 88. Gaulker was party chair from 1980 to 1994, a time that saw two to three seats in Congress held by North Dakota Democrats. All three seats are now held by Republicans. Former Congressman Earl Pomeroy said Gaukler was like an older brother to him and was the most effective …

George Gaukler, Called "Most Effective State Chairman", Dead at 88

VALLEY CITY, N.D. (KVRR) — Former North Dakota Dem-NPL Chair George Gaukler died Tuesday at the age of 88. Gaulker was party chair from 1980 to 1994, a time that saw two to three seats in Congress being held by North Dakota Democrats. Now all three seats are held by Republicans. Former U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy said Gaukler was like an older brother to him and was the most effective State Chairman the Democratic Party has ever had. “North…

George Gaukler, 'political giant' during Dem-NPL heyday, Valley City visionary, dead at 88

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — George Gaukler, the head of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL during the height of the party's power and prominent Valley City developer, died early Tuesday, March 11, 2025. He was 88. Gaukler was remembered a indefatigable community builder and skilled political strategist by friends, including former elected leaders like Sen. Heidi Heitkamp, who said Gaukler was one of the most instrumental politicos in the history of North D…

Former Dem-NPL Chair George Gaukler passes away - Dem-NPL Party Democrats

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 12, 2025 VALLEY CITY, ND – Valley City developer and former Chair of the North Dakota Democratic-NPL, George Gaukler, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Gaukler served as Chair of the Dem-NPL from 1980-1994. A Celebration of Life will be held on April 10, 2025 at the Center for the Arts on the VCSU campus. Former U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy said, “George Gaukler was a builder. His impact will be felt in the ci…