Marvin Robert Dee (August 21, 1917 – January 3, 1977) was an American lawyer, businessman, and politician. Dee was born in

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. He went to the Chicago public schools and to

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. Bee received his bachelor's and law degrees from

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. Dee practiced law in Chicago and was involved in the construction and real estate businesses. Dee served in the

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Reserve. Dee was involved in the Republican Party. In 1973, Dee was appointed to the

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succeeding Peter C. Granata who died while still in office. Dee served until 1975. Dee died in Chicago, Illinois.Northern Illinois University-Illinois Issues-March 1977, Death of Marvin R. Dee, pg. 29
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