Background
Peak, John Elmer was born on June 15, 1888 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of James Alexis and Frances (Lauber) Peak.
Peak, John Elmer was born on June 15, 1888 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of James Alexis and Frances (Lauber) Peak.
Student of University of Chicago, 1907-1909. Bachelor of Arts, Indiana University, 1911. Bachelor of Laws, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, 1912.
Admitted to the Indiana bar, 1912. Practiced as trial lawyer, South Bend, 1912-1930. Judge Superior Court, South Bend, 1931-1955.
Professor of law, University of Notre Dame, Indiana, since 1942.
Now judge Circuit Court, 60th Judicial Circuit of Indiana. Indiana delegate to Democratic National Convention, 1940, 1944, 1948, 1952, 56.
Served with field artillery, United States Army, World War I. In recognition of philanthropic activity, Public school in South Bend named J. Elmer Peak School. Member American Legion, American Judicature Society, American, South Bend, Indiana bar associations, Indiana Judge’s Association Delta Phi, Sigma Nu, Delta Sigma Rho.
Married Monica Marie Peak. Children: Francine, Victoria, Deborah, and John Elmer World World War II Engaged as reporter for the South Bend Tribune, 1906-1907.