Background
Kerian, Jon Robert was born on October 23, 1927 in Grafton, North Dakota, United States. Son of Cyril Robert and Elizabeth Antoinette (Kadlec) Kerian.
Kerian, Jon Robert was born on October 23, 1927 in Grafton, North Dakota, United States. Son of Cyril Robert and Elizabeth Antoinette (Kadlec) Kerian.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University North Dakota, 1955. Bachelor of Laws, University North Dakota, 1957. Juris Doctor, University North Dakota, 1971.
Private practice law, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 1958-1961;
assistant attorney general, State of North Dakota, Bismarck, 1961-1967;
partner, Bosard, McCutcheon, Kerian, Schmidt, Minot, North Dakota, 1967-1980;
district judge, State of North Dakota, Minot, 1980-1992;
surrogate judge, State of North Dakota, since 1993. History instructor Bismarck State College, 1965-1967. Assistant city attorney City of Minot, 1968-1976.
Attorney Zoning & Planning Commission, Minot, 1969-1976. Lecturer in field.
Member American Bar Association (board editors Judges Journal 1990-1995), Western States Bar Conference (president 1982-1983), North Dakota Bar Association (president 1979-1980), National Conference State Trial Judges (executive committee 1983-1989).
Married Sylvia Ann Larson, December 28, 1959. Children: John, Annual.