Beck, Axel John Born May 6, 1894, Sweden Died September 2, 1981, in Aberdeen, SD Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on January 31, 1958, to a new seat authorized by 71 Stat. 631. Confirmed by the Senate on February 28, 1958, and received commission on March 4, 1958. Served as chief judge, 1965-1966. Assumed senior status on October 27, 1969. Service terminated on September 2, 1981, due to death. Education: Morningside College, A.B., 1920 University of Chicago Law School, J.D., 1922 Professional Career: U.S. Army second lieutenant, World War I Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, 1923-1924 Private practice, Union County, South Dakota, 1924-1958 Organizer, Bank of Union County, Elk Point, South Dakota, 1943 President/chairman of the board, Bank of Union County, Elk Point, South Dakota, 1947-1958