Ervin John Ryczek (September 20, 1909 – March 18, 2006) was an American politician and funeral director. Born in

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, Ryczek graduated from

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and then went to Spencerian Business College. He was an assistant funeral director and a member of the

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and the

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. From 1941 to 1959, Ryczek served in the

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and was a

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.'Wisconsin Blue Book 1960,' Biographical Sketch of Ervin John Ryczek, pg. 49

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