Harris Wangelin

Harris Kenneth Wangelin (1913-1987) was a federal judge on the Eastern and the Western District Courts of Missouri.

Wangelin was nominated simultaneously to both courts by President Richard Nixon on December 8, 1970, to a seat vacated by Roy Winfield Harper; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1970, and received commission on December 22. He served as chief judge of the Eastern District from 1979 until he assumed senior status on both courts on May 10, 1983. He served until his death on June 10, 1987.

Early life and education

• Iberia Academy & Junior College, A.A., 1932
• University of Missouri-Columbia 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 (SG), 1942-1945
• Private practice, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, 1945-1970

Judicial career

Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri

Wangelin was nominated simultaneously to both courts by President Richard Nixon on December 8, 1970, to a seat vacated by Roy Winfield Harper; he was confirmed by the Senate on December 17, 1970, and received commission on December 22. He served as chief judge of the Eastern District from 1979 until he assumed senior status on both courts on May 10, 1983. He served until his death on June 10, 1987.

External links

• Biography from the Federal Judicial Center.

Footnotes

Political offices
Preceded by: Roy Winfield Harper	Eastern District of Missouri 1970–1983 Seat #4	Succeeded by: Stephen N. Limbaugh, Sr.
Preceded by: Roy Winfield Harper	Western District of Missouri 1970–1983 Seat #3	Succeeded by: Stephen N. Limbaugh, Sr.