Sippel, Rodney W. Born 1956 in Jefferson City, MO Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 15, 1997, to a seat vacated by Stephen N. Limbaugh. Confirmed by the Senate on November 8, 1997, and received commission on November 12, 1997. Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri Nominated by William J. Clinton on May 15, 1997, to a seat vacated by Stephen N. Limbaugh. Confirmed by the Senate on November 8, 1997, and received commission on November 12, 1997. Education: University of Tulsa, B.S., 1978 Washington University School of Law, J.D., 1981 Professional Career: Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1982-1993 Administrative assistant, U.S. Rep. Richard A. Gephardt, 1993-1995 Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1995-1997