Van Sickle, Bruce Marion Born February 13, 1917, in Minot, ND Died April 21, 2007, in Bismarck, ND Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 10, 1971, to a seat vacated by George S. Register. Confirmed by the Senate on December 11, 1971, and received commission on December 15, 1971. Assumed senior status on February 28, 1985. Service terminated on April 21, 2007, due to death. Education: University of Minnesota, B.S.L., 1939 University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., 1941 Professional Career: U.S. Marine Corps Captain, 1941-1945 Adjudicator, U.S. Veterans Administration, Seattle, Washington, 1946 Title attorney, Bonneville Power, Portland, Oregon, 1946-1947 Private practice, Minot, South Dakota, 1947-1971 Member, North Dakota House of Representatives, 1957-1959 Research Collections