Coffey, John Louis Born April 15, 1922, in Milwaukee, WI Died November 10, 2012, in Whitefish Bay, WI Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on February 19, 1982, to a seat vacated by Thomas Edward Fairchild. Confirmed by the Senate on March 18, 1982, and received commission on March 19, 1982. Assumed senior status on July 2, 2004. Service terminated on November 10, 2012, due to death. Education: Marquette University, B.A., 1943 Marquette University Law School, LL.D., 1948 Professional Career: U.S. Navy, 1943-1946 Assistant city attorney, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 1949-1954 Judge, Milwaukee County [Wisconsin] Civil Court, 1954-1960 Judge, Milwaukee County [Wisconsin], Municipal Court, 1960-1962 Judge, Wisconsin Circuit Court, Milwaukee County, 1962-1978; senior judge, Criminal Division, 1972-1975; chief presiding judge, Criminal Division, 1976; Civil Division, 1976-1978 Justice, Wisconsin Supreme Court, 1978-1982