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 byJ.P. Morgan
Succeeded byRobert T. Donnelly
Judge of the Supreme Court of Missouri
In office
April 27, 1970  1982
Appointed byWarren E. Hearnes
Preceded byClem F. Storckman
Personal details
Born(1927-04-28)April 28, 1927
St. Louis, Missouri, United States[1]
DiedNovember 29, 2008(2008-11-29) (aged 81)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States
SpouseMary Jeanne Branch
Alma materSaint 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

  1. Official Manual of Missouri, 1981–1982
  2. Jo Mannies, "Former state Supreme Court chief judge John Bardgett Sr. dies". St. Louis Post-Dispatch Political Fix. November 29, 2008.
  3. Kaiser Jr., Max S. (July 29, 2009). "Judge John E "Jack" Bardgett Sr". Find A Grave. Retrieved April 26, 2017.
  4. "John E. Bardgett, Sr., RIP". The Slay Committee. November 29, 2008. Retrieved April 26, 2017.



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