Joseph A. Kozlak, Sr. (July 8, 1896 – August 14, 1966) was an American lawyer, funeral director, and politician. Kozlak was born in

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. He went to

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and the University of Minnesota. He went to law school and was admitted to the Minnesota Bar. Kozlak was a funeral director. Kozlak served in the

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. He served in the Minnesota Senate from 1935 to 1938 and was a

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. Kozlak also served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1921 to 1922, 1925 to 1934, and 1941 to 1942. His son,

John S. Kozlak John S. "Jack" Kozlak (April 28, 1928 – July 26, 2012) was an American politician and businessman. Kozllak was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He went to Edison High School and the University of St. Thomas. Kozlak owned several restaurants. He ...

also served in the

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.In Memoriam Former Minnesota Senators-1967
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