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Panner, Owen Murphy
Born July 28, 1924, in Chicago, IL
Died December 19, 2018, in Medford, OR
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 3, 1979, to a seat vacated by Otto R. Skopil, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1984-1990. Assumed senior status on July 28, 1992. Service terminated on December 19, 2018, due to death.
Education:
University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1949
Professional Career:
Died December 19, 2018, in Medford, OR
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Nominated by Jimmy Carter on December 3, 1979, to a seat vacated by Otto R. Skopil, Jr. Confirmed by the Senate on February 20, 1980, and received commission on February 20, 1980. Served as chief judge, 1984-1990. Assumed senior status on July 28, 1992. Service terminated on December 19, 2018, due to death.
Education:
University of Oklahoma College of Law, LL.B., 1949
Professional Career:
U.S. Army, 1943-1946
Private practice, Bend, Oregon, 1950-1980