Archer, Glenn Leroy Jr. Born March 21, 1929, in Densmore, KS Died July 27, 2011, in Tempe, AZ Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit Nominated by Ronald Reagan on October 16, 1985, to a seat vacated by Jack Richard Miller. Confirmed by the Senate on December 16, 1985, and received commission on December 17, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1994-1997. Assumed senior status on December 24, 1997. Service terminated on July 27, 2011, due to death. Education: Yale University, B.A., 1951 George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1954 Professional Career: U.S. Air Force, JAG Corps, 1954-1956 Private practice, Washington, D.C., 1956-1981 Assistant attorney general, Tax Division, U.S. Department of Justice, 1981-1985