Born May 23, 1919, in Yankton, SD
Died June 10, 2009, in Hisega, SD

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on March 19, 1970, to a seat vacated by Axel J. Beck. Confirmed by the Senate on April 23, 1970, and received commission on April 24, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1980-1985. Assumed senior status on July 1, 1985. Service terminated on June 10, 2009, due to death.

Education:
South Dakota State College, B.S., 1941
University of South Dakota School of Law, LL.B., 1947

Professional Career:

U.S. Army, Signal Corps, 1943-1946
Private practice, Parker, South Dakota, 1947-1950, 1954-1957
U.S. Army lieutenant, JAG Corps, 1950-1952
State's attorney, Turner County, South Dakota, 1952-1954
Private practice, Canton, South Dakota, 1957-1967
Judge, South Dakota Circuit Court, Second Judicial Circuit, 1967-1970