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1937 - 2001 (64 years)
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Name |
Paul Ballard |
Birth |
1937 |
Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota |
Gender |
Male |
Death |
2 Nov 2001 |
Burial |
Kinkead Cemetery [1] |
Person ID |
I10109 |
All |
Last Modified |
17 Jan 2007 |
Father |
Wallace Lyman Ballard, b. 4 Dec 1906, Melfort, Saskatchewan d. 7 May 1954, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota (Age 47 years) |
Mother |
Alfa Wicken, b. 23 Nov 1908 d. 9 Apr 1997, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota (Age 88 years) |
Marriage |
1928 [2] |
Family ID |
F2710 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Notes |
- Printed in the Echo Press on Wednesday November 7, 2001
Judge Ballard dies at home
Paul Ballard, a former judge who presided over court in Douglas County, died here Friday at age 64.
Ballard, who was born in Alexandria in 1937, was a 1955 graduate of Alexandria High School. He attended St. Cloud State University and in 1960 received his law degree from the William Mitchell College of Law.
Before his retirement in November of 1999, Ballard was one of the longest sitting judges in Minnesota. He was re-elected five times for about 30 years on the bench, the last time in 1998.
Ballard left office following a judicial reprimand, and cited medical reasons for deciding to retire.
During his career, Ballard served as county attorney, probate and juvenile court judge. He was first elected as a district court judge in 1972.
When not on the bench, Ballard spent time hunting, fishing, and researching history.
Funeral services for Ballard are scheduled for today, Wednesday, November 7 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Alexandria. Interment will be at the Kinkead Cemetery, with arrangements being handled by Anderson funeral Home.
Ballard is survived by [.....]. He was preceeded in death by his parents, Wallace and Alfa Ballard.
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