Edward J. Gehl
American judge. Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court
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Edward John Gehl (January 26, 1890 – August 28, 1956) was an American jurist from Wisconsin.[1]
Preceded byMarvin B. Rosenberry
Succeeded byEmmert L. Wingert
BornEdward John Gehl
January 26, 1890
January 26, 1890
DiedAugust 28, 1956 (aged 66)
The Honorable Edward J. Gehl | |
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Gehl, circa 1922 | |
| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office January 1, 1950 – August 28, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Marvin B. Rosenberry |
| Succeeded by | Emmert L. Wingert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward John Gehl January 26, 1890 |
| Died | August 28, 1956 (aged 66) |
| Spouse | Jessica Colburn |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | |
| Profession | lawyer, judge |
Born in Hartford, Wisconsin,[2] Gehl graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1913.[2] During World War I, he served in the United States Army and was awarded the Purple Heart and Silver Star.[2] Gehl was in private practice in Hartford and then was elected a Wisconsin Circuit Court judge. In 1949, Gehl was elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court serving until his death.[3] He died at a hospital in Madison, Wisconsin, following surgery.[2]
