Background
Rankin, Joseph Walter was born on September 6, 1941 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Wilbert Franklin and Vera Rankin.
Rankin, Joseph Walter was born on September 6, 1941 in Muncie, Indiana, United States. Son of Wilbert Franklin and Vera Rankin.
AB, U. Indianapolis, 1963; Juris Doctor, Indiana U., 1970.
Private practice, Muncie, since 1970;
judge, Muncie City Court, 1972-1976;
attorney, Center Township Delaware County, Muncie, since 1986. Board attorney Liberty Regional Waste District, Selma, 1986-1990. Deputy prosecuting Delaware County, 1987-1991.
Board directors Indiana Judicial Center, Indianapolis, 1975-1976. Attorney Town of Selma, 1986-1990.
Past president Meals on Wheels, Muncie, 1972, board directors, 1972-1975. Past president Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Delaware County, 1976, board directors, 1974-1977. Treasurer Muncie North American Palladium Ltd Club, Inc., since 1992.
Board directors Christian Ministries of Delaware County, since 1994, Bashor Children's Home, since 1997. With United States Army, 1964-1970. Member American Bar Association, Indiana State Bar Association (fair trial free press committee since 1977), Delaware County Bar Association, Indiana Municipal Judges Association (president 1975-1976), Rooster Boosters, Chanticleer Club (trustee 1977-1989), Optimist (president Muncie Noon chapter 1991-1992).
Married Lena Kay Shelby, Aug.24, 1968. Children: Jolene, Justin Randall.