Paul E. Rink
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. He graduated from Erie High School in Erie, Illinois, and received his bachelor's degree from St. Ambrose University in 1938. In 1941 he received his law degree from DePaul University, 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.[1][2][3]
Notes[]
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1967-1968,' Biographical Sketch of Paul E. Rink, pg. 278-279
- ^ 'Paul E. Rink-obituary,' The Chicago Tribune, June 22, 2000
- ^ '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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