Albert D. Shimek (April 23, 1873 – June 7, 1960) was a member of the

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Biography

Shimek was born on April 23, 1873, in

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. He graduated from the

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in 1904 and from

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in 1908. Shimek became a teacher, both at public and private schools. He died on June 7, 1960.

Political career

Shimek was a member of the Assembly from 1933 to 1940. Additionally, he was President of the

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School Board. He was a

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Shimek, Albert People from Kewaunee County, Wisconsin Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly School board members in Wisconsin Educators from Wisconsin University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point alumni Ferris State University alumni 1873 births 1960 deaths People from Algoma, Wisconsin