Lay, Donald Pomery Born August 24, 1926, in Princeton, IL Died April 29, 2007, in North Oaks, MN Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Nominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on July 11, 1966, to a seat vacated by Harvey M. Johnsen. Confirmed by the Senate on July 22, 1966, and received commission on July 22, 1966. Served as chief judge, 1979-1992. Assumed senior status on January 7, 1992. Service terminated on April 29, 2007, due to death. Education: University of Iowa, B.A., 1949 University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1951 Professional Career: U.S. Navy seaman, 1944-1945 Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1951-1953, 1954-1966 Private practice, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1953-1954 Instructor, Omaha University School of Law, 1956-1957 Instructor, William Mitchell School of Law, 1983-2007 Professor, University of Minnesota School of Law, 1983-2007 Research Collections Oral History