Born June 8, 1930, in Burlington, IA
Died May 26, 2019

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on January 31, 1974, to a seat vacated by Olin H. Chilson. Confirmed by the Senate on March 1, 1974, and received commission on March 8, 1974. Served as chief judge, 1994-2000. Assumed senior status on July 1, 2003. Service terminated on May 26, 2019, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Referee in Bankruptcy, District of Colorado, 1965-1973
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, District of Colorado, 1973-1974

Education:
University of Michigan, A.B., 1951
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1953

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, 1953-1955
Private practice, Denver, Colorado, 1956-1959, 1963-1965
Assistant U.S. attorney, District of Colorado, 1959-1961
Deputy city attorney, City and County of Denver, Colorado, 1961-1963
Member, Judicial Conference of the United States, 1991-1994
Board member, Federal Judicial Center, 1995-1999