John C. Kleczka
John C. Kleczka | |
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| Wisconsin Circuit Judge for the 2nd Circuit, Branch 6 | |
| In office April 4, 1930 – January 1, 1953 | |
| Appointed by | Walter J. Kohler Sr. |
| Preceded by | Edward T. Fairchild |
| Succeeded by | Francis X. Swietlik |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 4th district | |
| In office March 4, 1919 – March 3, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Cary |
| Succeeded by | John C. Schafer |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 8th district | |
| In office January 4, 1909 – January 6, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | Julius Edward Roehr |
| Succeeded by | Alexander E. Martin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 6, 1885 Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 21, 1959 (aged 73) Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Saint Adalberts Cemetery, Milwaukee |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Wanda H. Kleczka |
| Alma mater | Marquette University |
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John Casimir Kleczka (May 6, 1885 – April 21, 1959) was a Polish American lawyer, judge, and Republican politician from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives for the 66th and 67th congresses, and was the first Polish American elected to congress. He later served as a Wisconsin circuit court judge in Milwaukee County for nearly 23 years.