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John Joseph Ryba
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 90th district |
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| In office January 4, 1993 – January 5, 2003 |
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| Preceded by | Mary Lou E. Van Dreel |
| Succeeded by | Karl Van Roy |
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| Born |
John Joseph Ryba Jr.
August 10, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | January 9, 2021 (aged 91) De Pere, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fort Howard Memorial Park, Green Bay, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Gertrude Styczynski
(m. 1954–2021) |
| Children | 3 |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army U.S. Army Reserve |
| Years of service | 1951–1953 (USA) 1953–1961 (USAR) |
| Rank | .svg){kind=small} Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
John Joseph Ryba Jr. (born August 10, 1929 – died January 9, 2021) was an American politician. He also worked as a public administrator. This means he helped manage government services for people. As a member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Wisconsin State Assembly for ten years. He represented the area around Green Bay from 1993 to 2003.
About John Ryba's Life
John Ryba was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 10, 1929. He went to Thomas Kelly High School in Chicago. In March 1951, he was drafted into the United States Army. He served during the Korean War. After the war, he continued to serve in the United States Army Reserve.
John Ryba's Political Work
John Ryba started his political career by serving his local community. From 1970 to 1993, he was a member of the Brown County Board of Supervisors. He also served on the Green Bay City Council during this time. These roles meant he helped make decisions for the county and the city.
In 1992, John Ryba was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly. The Assembly is a part of the state government that makes laws. He served there for ten years, from 1993 to 2003.
John Ryba's Family Life
John Ryba married Gertrude Styczynski on October 9, 1954. They had three children together. When John passed away in 2021, he was survived by his wife. He also had three children, seven grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.
