Died September 30, 2004, in Omaha, NE
Federal Judicial Service
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on April 13, 1988, to a seat vacated by C. Arlen Beam. Confirmed by the Senate on May 27, 1988, and received commission on June 6, 1988. Served as chief judge, 1994-1999. Assumed inactive senior status, July 11, 2000.
Education
University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.S., 1953
University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., 1955
Professional Career
Private practice, Hastings, Nebraska, 1957-1981
District judge, Tenth Judicial District, State of Nebraska, 1981-1988
Military
U.S. Army, 1955-1957
U.S. Army Reserve, 1957-1965
Archive
Oath of Office (July 22, 1988)
Oral History, Creighton University School of Law(link is external) Download Oral History Video *(link is external)
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