United States District Court,
Western District of Michigan
(1979-2002)
Nominated: July 12, 1979
Confirmed: September 25, 1979
Appointed: September 26, 1979
Entered on Duty: September 28, 1979
Chief Judge: April 18, 1986-February 13, 1991
Senior Status: February 15, 1991
Closed Chambers : October 1, 2002
Died: February 1, 2007
Years of Service: 23 years