Background
Youngdahl, Luther W. was born on May 29, 1896 in Minneapolis. Son of John Carl and Elizabeth (Johnson) Youngdahl.
Youngdahl, Luther W. was born on May 29, 1896 in Minneapolis. Son of John Carl and Elizabeth (Johnson) Youngdahl.
University of Minnesota, 1915-1916. Bachelor of Arts, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1919. Bachelor of Laws, Minnesota College Law, 1921.
Also numerous honorary degrees.
Assistant city attorney, Minneapolis, 1921-1923. Practiced law with Judge Tifft, 1923-1930. Judge Municipal Court, Minneapolis, 1930-1936.
Judge District Court, Hennepin County, Minneapolis, 1936-1942. The American Association For Justice of Minnesota Surpreme Court, 1942-1946. Governor of Minnesota, 1947-1951.
Judge The United States of America District Court for District of Columbia, 1951-1966, senior judge, 1966-1978.
Served in World War I.
Married Irene Annet Engdahl, June 23, 1923. Children: Margaret Louise, Luther William Andrew, Paul David.