John E. Bardgett
John E. Bardgett, Sr. (1927 - 2008) was a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court from 1970 until 1982.[2]
John E. Bardgett, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
| In office July 1, 1979 – June 30, 1981 | |
| Preceded by | J.P. Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Robert T. Donnelly |
| Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri | |
| In office April 27, 1970 – 1982 | |
| Appointed by | Warren E. Hearnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1927 St. Louis, Missouri, United States[1] |
| Died | November 29, 2008 (aged 81) St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Jeanne Branch |
| Alma mater | Saint Louis University School of Law Saint Louis University St. Louis University High School |
Early life
Bardgett was born on April 28, 1927 in Richmond Heights, Missouri to Alfred and Katherine Bardgett. He attended Little Flower Catholic Grade School, St. Louis University, and the St. Louis University School of Law. Bardgett also served in the United States Navy.[3]
Career
Bardgett was a noted attorney in St. Louis and Jefferson City, Missouri.[4] He was appointed to the Missouri Supreme Court by Governor Warren E. Hearnes in 1970. After stepping down in 1982, he returned to private practice. He remained an attorney for more than 50 years.[3]
Personal life
Bardgett married Mary Jeanne Branch in 1956. The two had three children.[3]
Later life & death
Bardgett died November 29, 2008 at the age of 81 at BJC Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.[4] He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery in Jefferson City, Missouri.[3]
References
- Official Manual of Missouri, 1981–1982
- Jo Mannies, "Former state Supreme Court chief judge John Bardgett Sr. dies". St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix. November 29, 2008.
- Kaiser, Jr., Max S. (July 29, 2009). "Find A Grave". Find A Grave. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- The Slay Committee (November 29, 2008). "John E. Bardgett, Sr., RIP". Slay. Retrieved April 26, 2017.