Background
Bodger, Richard Alan was born on September 23, 1925 in Minneapolis. Son of Henry Clifford and Emma Josephine (Tourangeau) Bodger.
Bodger, Richard Alan was born on September 23, 1925 in Minneapolis. Son of Henry Clifford and Emma Josephine (Tourangeau) Bodger.
Bachelor of Science in Law, University Minnesota, 1950. Juris Doctor, University Minnesota, 1951.
Sole practice, Benson, Minnesota, 1952—1960. Partner Bennett & Bodger, 1960—1968. Juvenile & probate judge Swift County Probate Court, 1969—1972.
Judge 8th Jud District Minnesota, since 1972. City attorney Benson, 1958—1968. Lecturer Minnesota State Troopers School, 1976—1980.
Assistant chief judge 8th Judicial District Minnesota, 1982—1985, chief judge, since 1985. Chairman Republican County Committee, 1966—1968. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.
Member of DAV (life), American Judicature Society, Minnesota Judges Association (board directors 1982-1984), Benson Junior Chamber of Commerce (president 1952), Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Lions.
Married Mary Patricia Barney Bodger, October 26, 1946. Children: Suzanne Marie, Jacqueline Annual.