Kerner, Otto Jr. Born August 15, 1908, in Chicago, IL Died May 9, 1976, in Chicago, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on March 11, 1968, to a seat vacated by Winfred George Knoch. Confirmed by the Senate on April 11, 1968, and received commission on April 22, 1968. Service terminated on July 22, 1974, due to resignation. Education: Brown University, A.B., 1930 Northwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1934 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1935-1947 U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, 1947-1954 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Cook County, 1954-1961 Governor, Illinois, 1961-1968 Consultant, Special Services Center, Lewis University, 1975-1976 Research Collections Bibliography