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Roettger, Norman Charles, Jr.

Born November 3, 1930, in Lucasville, OH
Died July 26, 2003, in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on April 13, 1972, to a seat vacated by Ted Cabot. Confirmed by the Senate on May 31, 1972, and received commission on June 2, 1972. Served as chief judge, 1991-1997. Assumed senior status on June 17, 1997. Service terminated on July 26, 2003, due to death.

Education:
Ohio State University, B.A., 1952
Washington and Lee University School of Law, LL.B., 1958

Professional Career:

U.S. Navy lieutenant junior grade, 1952-1955
U.S. Naval Reserve captain
Private practice, Cincinnati, Ohio, 1958-1959
Private practice, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 1959-1969, 1971-1972
Acting general counsel and deputy general counsel, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, 1969-1971