Background
Diggs, Walter Edward was born on April 17, 1936 in St. Louis. Son of Walter Edward and Louree (Peoples) Diggs.
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Diggs, Walter Edward was born on April 17, 1936 in St. Louis. Son of Walter Edward and Louree (Peoples) Diggs.
Bachelor of Arts, Amherst College, 1958; Juris Doctor, Washington University, St. Louis, 1961.
Law clerk chief judge, Federal District Court, St. Louis, 1961-1962; associate, Bryan, Cave, McPheeters & McRoberts, St. Louis, 1962-1965; associate, Peper, Martin, Jensen, Maichel & Hetlage, St. Louis, 1965-1966; assistant general counsel, Anheuser-Busch Inc., St. Louis, 1966-1970; director, president, Busch Properties Inc., St. Louis, 1971-1976; secretary, counsel, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, 1976-1985; staff vice president charitable affairs, secretary, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, 1985-1988; vice president community relations, McDonnell Douglas Corporation, St. Louis, since 1988.
Advisory board St. Louis Science Center. Board directors Executive Svc. Corps, Junior Achievement of Mississippi Valley, Metropolitan Association for Philanthropy, St. Louis, Regional Commerce and Growth Association, St. Louis, Young Men’s Christian Association Greater St. Louis, Ranken Technology College, St. Louis, Missouri History Society, St. Lukes Hospital, St. Louis Operation Brightside.
Member Governor's Advisory Council on Literacy, Missouri. Member St. Louis Bar Association, Missouri Bar Association, American Bar Association, Order of Coif, Phi Delta Phi.
Married Carol Ann Kent (June 30,1962). Children: Sally Ann, Thomas Kent.
