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Battey, Richard Howard
Born October 16, 1929, in Aberdeen, SD
Died May 6, 2017, in Alexandria, MN
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Andrew W. Bogue. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1994-1998. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1999. Service terminated on May 6, 2017, due to death.
Education:
University of South Dakota, 1950
University of South Dakota School of Law (now Knudson School of Law), J.D., 1953
Professional Career:
Died May 6, 2017, in Alexandria, MN
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of South Dakota
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on September 27, 1985, to a seat vacated by Andrew W. Bogue. Confirmed by the Senate on October 25, 1985, and received commission on October 28, 1985. Served as chief judge, 1994-1998. Assumed senior status on January 1, 1999. Service terminated on May 6, 2017, due to death.
Education:
University of South Dakota, 1950
University of South Dakota School of Law (now Knudson School of Law), J.D., 1953
Professional Career:
U.S. Army lieutenant, 1953-1955
Private practice, Redfield, South Dakota, 1955-1985
City attorney, Redfield, South Dakota, 1956-1963
State's attorney, Spink County, South Dakota, 1959-1965, 1981-1985