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Paul Ballard

Male 1937 - 2001  (64 years)


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  • Name Paul Ballard 
    Born 1937  Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 2 Nov 2001 
    Buried Kinkead Cemetery Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I10109  All
    Last Modified 17 Jan 2007 

    Father Wallace Lyman Ballard,   b. 4 Dec 1906, Melfort, Saskatchewan Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 7 May 1954, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 47 years) 
    Mother Alfa Wicken,   b. 23 Nov 1908,   d. 9 Apr 1997, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 1928  [2
    Family ID F2710  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Becky ?? 
    Family ID F4354  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsBorn - 1937 - Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota Link to Google Earth
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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.

  • Sources 
    1. [S067059] Obit.

    2. [S067059] Obit.
      of Alfa




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