Ray Pavlak

Raymond L. "Ray" Pavlak (March 6, 1926 – April 1, 1994) was an American judge and politician.
From South St. Paul, Minnesota, Pavlak graduated from South St. Paul High School. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Pavlak graduated from the University of St. Thomas and received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. He then practiced law. From 1965 until 1974, Pavlak served in the Minnesota House of Representatives and was a Democrat. In 1974, Pavlak was appointed Minnesota District Court judge and served until his retirement in 1994. Pavlak died at his home in South St. Paul. Minnesota.