Born May 10, 1913, in Des Moines, IA
Died June 10, 1987, in Poplar Bluff, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 8, 1970, to a seat vacated by Roy W. Harper. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1970, and received commission on December 22, 1970. Served as chief judge, 1979-1983. Assumed senior status on May 10, 1983. Service terminated on June 10, 1987, due to death.

Judge, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Nominated by Richard M. Nixon on December 8, 1970, to a seat vacated by Roy W. Harper. Confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1970, and received commission on December 22, 1970. Assumed senior status on May 10, 1983. Service terminated on June 10, 1987, due to death.

Education:
Iberia Academy & Junior College, Missouri, A.A., 1932
University of Missouri School of Law, J.D., 1936

Professional Career:

Private practice, Van Buren, Missouri, 1936-1937
Adjuster, Maryland Casualty Company, Missouri, 1937-1942
U.S. Navy lieutenant senior grade, 1942-1945
Private practice, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1945-1970

Miscellaneous Information:

The act of June 22, 1936, 49 Stat. 1804, authorized one judgeship to serve the Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri.