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Wolle, Charles Robert
Born October 16, 1935, in Sioux City, IA
Died December 6, 2022, in Westminster, CO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 1, 1987, to a seat vacated by William C. Stuart. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1987, and received commission on August 6, 1987. Served as chief judge, 1992-2001. Assumed senior status on October 16, 2001. Service terminated on December 6, 2022, due to death.
Education:
Harvard College, A.B., 1959
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
Died December 6, 2022, in Westminster, CO
Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
Nominated by Ronald Reagan on July 1, 1987, to a seat vacated by William C. Stuart. Confirmed by the Senate on August 5, 1987, and received commission on August 6, 1987. Served as chief judge, 1992-2001. Assumed senior status on October 16, 2001. Service terminated on December 6, 2022, due to death.
Education:
Harvard College, A.B., 1959
University of Iowa College of Law, J.D., 1961
Professional Career:
U.S. Army Reserve sergeant, 1961-1967
Private practice, Sioux City, Iowa, 1961-1980
Judge, Iowa District Court, Third Judicial District, 1981-1983
Justice, Iowa Supreme Court, 1983-1987
Faculty, National Judicial College, 1983-