Preceded by J.P. Morgan Name John Bardgett Spouse(s) Mary Jeanne Branch | ||
Born April 28, 1927St. Louis, Missouri ( 1927-04-28 ) Died November 29, 2008(2008-11-29) (aged 81)St. Louis, Missouri Alma mater St. Louis University School of LawSt. Louis UniversitySt. Louis University High | ||
John E. Bardgett, Sr. (1928 - 2008) was a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court from 1970 until 1982.
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Early life
Bardgett was born on April 28, 1928 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 also served in the United States Navy.
Career
Bardgett was a noted attorney in St. Louis and Jefferson City, Missouri. 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.
Personal life
Bardgett married Mary Jeanne Branch in 1956. The two had three children.
Later life & death
Bardgett died November 29, 2008 at the age of 81 at BJC Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He is buried in Resurrection Cemetery in Jefferson City, Missouri.