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Strom, Lyle Elmer
Born January 6, 1925, in Omaha, NE
Died December 1, 2023
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Albert G. Schatz. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1987-1994. Assumed senior status on November 2, 1995. Service terminated on December 1, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Creighton University, B.A., 1950
Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1953
Professional Career:
Died December 1, 2023
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Albert G. Schatz. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1987-1994. Assumed senior status on November 2, 1995. Service terminated on December 1, 2023, due to death.
Education:
Creighton University, B.A., 1950
Creighton University School of Law, J.D., 1953
Professional Career:
U.S. Naval Reserve ensign, 1943-1946
Private practice, Omaha, Nebraska, 1953-1985
Adjunct professor, Creighton University School of Law, 1958
Clinical professor, Robert Spire Intern Program, Creighton University School of Law, 1996-