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 |
| Preceded by | Clem F. Storckman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 28, 1927 St. Louis, Missouri, United States[1] |
| Died | November 29, 2008 (aged 81) St. Louis, Missouri, United States |
| Spouse | 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 was also 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. They had three children.[3]
Later life and death
Bardgett died on November 29, 2008, at the age of 81 at BJC Hospital in St. Louis.[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). "Judge John E "Jack" Bardgett Sr". Find A Grave. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
- "John E. Bardgett, Sr., RIP". The Slay Committee. November 29, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2017.