Born 1927, Appleton; joined the Army (1945); University of Minnesota (LL.B,, 1952; law review); private practice (1952-68); Coon Rapids Municipal Judge (1968-71); Anoka County Court Judge (1971); District Judge (1972-84); married, four children. Appointed April 1, 1984; elected 1986. Died July 15, 2007.