Robert D. Sundby

Robert D. Sundby (October 21, 1925 – December 12, 1997)[1] was an American lawyer and judge. He was a Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals from 1986 until his retirement in 1996.

The Honorable

Robert D. Sundby
Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV
In office
August 1, 1986 – July 1996
Preceded byNew seat
Succeeded byDavid G. Deininger
Personal details
Born(1925-10-21)October 21, 1925
Dunkirk, Wisconsin
DiedDecember 12, 1997(1997-12-12) (aged 72)
Madison, Wisconsin
Cause of deathCancer
Spouse(s)Analee Grove
Children4
Alma materUniversity of Wisconsin Law School
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Navy
RankEnsign
Battles/warsWorld War II

Biography

A native of Dunkirk, Wisconsin,[2] Sundby served in the Navy as an Ensign during World War II[3] graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1949,[2] where he was later a member of the faculty. Sundby raised four children with his first wife, Mary Ann Sundby: Michael, Dana, Scott, and Debra.[2] He later married Analee Grove-Sundby.[2] His grandchildren include Jeremy, Kyle, Natasha, Madison, Makenzie, Chad, Damien, Amber, Shane, and Katelynn. He died of cancer in 1997.[2]

As general counsel for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities from 1950 to 1960,[2] he gained expertise in municipal law and drafted much related legislation. After serving as partner of a private law firm, Sundby was City Attorney of Monona, Wisconsin from 1970 to 1981, and additionally of Evansville, Wisconsin from 1975 to 1985.[2] He joined the Court of Appeals in 1986 and retired in 1996.

Civic activities

His civic activities focused on young people. He was a past president and honorary board member of Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Dane County, and he was involved in a program called Wisconsin Cares that offers early help for abused and neglected children.

Hobbies

An ardent bridge player, he achieved the rank of Life Master and wrote three books on the subject of bridge. Soon after retiring he traveled to Greece to empathize and kibitz at an international bridge tournament. He was an avid golfer as well and also enjoyed annual fishing trips to Canada.

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References
  1. "Robert Sundby (1925–1997)", Social Security Death Index
  2. "Honorable Robert D. Sundby". Wisconsin State Journal. December 16, 1997. p. 6. Retrieved February 10, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. "Robert D. Sundby". Wisconsin Court System. Retrieved 2011-11-26.


Legal offices
Preceded by
New seat		 Judge of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals District IV
1986–1996		 Succeeded by
David G. Deininger
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