History of the Federal Judiciary


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Renner, Robert George
Born April 2, 1923, in Nevis, MN
Died March 1, 2005, in Roseville, MN

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on November 30, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 1629. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Assumed senior status on February 22, 1992. Service terminated on March 1, 2005, due to death.

U.S. Magistrate, U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, 1977-1980

Education:
Saint John`s University, Minnesota, B.A., 1947
Georgetown University Law School, J.D., 1949

Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1946
Private practice, Walker, Minnesota, 1949-1969
State representative, Minnesota, 1957-1969
U.S. attorney for the District of Minnesota, 1969-1977
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