Background
Bartunek, Joseph Wenceslaus was born on February 16, 1924 in Cleveland. Son of Otto Joseph and Anna Barbara (Hlavin) Bartunek.
Bartunek, Joseph Wenceslaus was born on February 16, 1924 in Cleveland. Son of Otto Joseph and Anna Barbara (Hlavin) Bartunek.
Bachelor of Science, Case Western Reserve University, 1948. Juris Doctor, Cleveland-Marshall College, 1955. Sole practice, Cleveland, 1955-1964.
Probate judge Ohio courts, Cleveland, 1964-1970.
Of counsel Ginsberg, Guren & Merritt, Cleveland, 1970-1975. Partner Bartunek, Garofoli & Hill, Cleveland, 1975-1986, United States Magistrate Judge, United States District Court(6th district) Ohio, 1986-1998.
Trustee Cleveland State University, 1964-1977, chairman 1975-1976. State senator Ohio Governor, Columbus, 1949-1958, 59-64.
County chairman Democratic Party, Cleveland, 1971-1972.
Private practice, Cleveland, 1955—1964. Probate judge Ohio Court, 1964—1970. Of counsel Ginsberg, Guren & Merritt, 1970—1975.
Partner Bartunek, Garofoli & Hill, 1975—1986. United States magistrate judge United States District Court (6th district) Ohio, 1986—1988. Trustee Cleveland State University, 1964—1977, chairman, 1975—1976.
With United States Army, 1943-1946.
State senator Ohio Governor, Columbus, 1949—1964. County chairman Democratic Party, Cleveland, 1971—1972. Member of American Bar Association, Hermit Club, American Judicature Society, Athletic Club.
Married Pauline Frances Evans, January 15, 1945 (deceased). Children: Kenneth J., Rod, Deborah Hees, Donna Kissner.
