Joseph C. Hisrich (born July 10, 1942) is a retired American educator and

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politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly representing

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, serving one term from 19911993.

Biography

Born in Dover, Ohio, Hisrich received his bachelor's degree from St. Fidelis College Seminary, in

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, in 1965. He then received his master's degree from

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, in 1967. He taught sociology at

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and was a student service specialist. He also taught in junior high school. Hisrich served on the

Board of Supervisors from 1983 to 1990 and also served on the Eau Claire City/County Board of Health. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1990, serving in 1991 and 1992. In October 2001, Hisrich retired from University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.Hisrich and Witthoft Retired from UW-Eau Claire
Since leaving office, Hisrich has retired to

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References

1942 births Living people People from Dover, Ohio Loyola University Chicago alumni University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire faculty County supervisors in Wisconsin Democratic Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly {{Wisconsin-WIAssembly-Democratic-stub