Richard J. "Dick" Kostohryz Sr. (April 30, 1930 – May 12, 1994) was an American politician, businessman, and police officer. Kostohryz was born in

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and graduated from Monroe High School in Saint Paul. Minnesota. He served in the

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during the

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. Kostohryz went to the

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and took extension courses. He served in the

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and worked for 3M as a technologist. Kostohryz lived with his wife and family in North St. Paul, Minnesota. He served in the

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from 1974 to 1990 and was a

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. He died from a heart attack in North St. Paul. Minnesota. Kostohryz was buried in

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.'Former state Rep. Dick Kostohryz 64, dies,' Minneapolis Sttr Tribune (Minnesota), May 4, 1996 pg. 4Bw

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1930 births 1994 deaths Politicians from Saint Paul, Minnesota People from North St. Paul, Minnesota Military personnel from Minnesota 3M people American municipal police officers Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives {{Minnesota-politician-stub