John S. "Jack" Kozlak (April 28, 1928 – July 26, 2012) was an American politician and businessman. Kozllak was born in

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. He went to Edison High School and the

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. Kozlak owned several restaurants. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives in 1969 and 1970 and was a

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. Kozlak served on the Metropolitan Council of the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area from 1971 to 1975. His father Joseph A. Kozlak Sr. also served in the

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. Kozlak died from heart problems.Jax Cafe former co-owner Jack Kozlak dies
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1928 births 2012 deaths Businesspeople from Minneapolis Politicians from Minneapolis University of St. Thomas (Minnesota) alumni Democratic Party members of the Minnesota House of Representatives 20th-century American businesspeople Edison High School (Minnesota) alumni {{Minnesota-politician-stub