Paul E. Rink (December 12, 1916 – June 15, 2000) was an American judge and politician.
Paul E. Rink was born on a farm near
Prophetstown, Illinois
Prophetstown is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,080 at the 2010 census, up from 2,023 in 2000.
Geography
Prophetstown is located at (41.670504, -89.935869).
According to the 2010 census, Prophetstown h ...
. He graduated from
Erie High School in
Erie, Illinois
Erie is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2010 census, up from 1,589 in 2000. It is known for its unusual layout, specifically its "town triangle".
History
Erie is named after Erie County, ...
, and received his bachelor's degree from
St. Ambrose University in 1938. In 1941 he received his law degree from
DePaul University
DePaul University is a private, Catholic research university in Chicago, Illinois. Founded by the Vincentians in 1898, the university takes its name from the 17th-century French priest Saint Vincent de Paul. In 1998, it became the largest Ca ...
, was admitted to the Illinois bar, and began practicing law in
Rock Island, Illinois. Rink served in the
Illinois House of Representatives from 1957 to 1969, and then as an Illinois Circuit Court Judge from 1969 to 1981. Judge Rink was an active member of the Democratic Party. Paul E. Rink died at his home in Rock Island, Illinois.
['Paul Rink', The Quad-City Times, June 20, 2000 Updated Oct 5, 2011 https://qctimes.com/news/local/obituaries/paul-rink/article_2e34f2be-3af9-549c-9d7a-45b169dea1c3.html]
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1916 births
2000 deaths
People from Prophetstown, Illinois
Politicians from Rock Island, Illinois
DePaul University College of Law alumni
St. Ambrose University alumni
Illinois lawyers
Illinois state court judges
Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives
20th-century American politicians
20th-century American judges
20th-century American lawyers
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