Will seek to replace the departing Gary Christenson in Ward One.
The governor will appoint an interim sheriff until a special election is held in 2012. The winner will serve out the remaining four years in the term.
Family will hold private service for sheriff, asks public and media to respect their privacy.
Motel manager and cleaning staff found DiPaola in his locked room, dead of a gunshot wound to the head.
The Ward One city councilor said communication would be a hallmark of his administration if elected.
A Proposition 2 1/2 override may appear in a special election early next year.