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Regan, John Keating

Born March 26, 1911, in St. Louis, MO
Died March 9, 1987

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by John F. Kennedy on March 5, 1962, to a seat vacated by Randolph H. Weber. Confirmed by the Senate on April 2, 1962, and received commission on April 3, 1962. Assumed senior status on April 7, 1977. Service terminated on March 9, 1987, due to death.

Other Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, Temporary Emergency Court of Appeals, 1977-1987

Education:
Benton College of Law, LL.B., 1934

Professional Career:

Private practice, St. Louis, Missouri, 1935-1939, 1945-1949
Assistant prosecutor, St. Louis, Missouri, 1939-1942
U.S. Navy lieutenant, 1942-1945
Judge, Circuit Court of Missouri, Eighth Judicial Circuit, 1949-1962