Fred J. Weber Explained

Fred J. Weber (October 6, 1919 – May 11, 2007)^[1] was a justice of the Montana Supreme Court from 1981 to 1995.^[2]

Education, military service, and career

Born in Deer Lodge, Montana, to Victor and Dorothy Weber, he received his B.A. and J.D. degrees from the University of Montana.^{[1] [2]} During World War II, Weber enlisted in the ROTC, and later joined the 10th Mountain Division,^[1] serving in the infantry.^[2]

Weber engaged in the private practice of law in Havre, Montana, from 1947 to 1980, when he was elected to one of two newly-created seats the Montana Supreme Court,^[2] where he remained for fifteen years.^[1]

Personal life and death

In June 1951, Weber married Phyllis Schell, with whom he had three sons and a daughter.^{[1] [2]}

Weber died at his apartment in Helena at the age of 87.^[1]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Fred J. Weber. Missoulian. May 13, 2007.
2. Web site: Biographies and Histories of Montana's Justices, Judges, and Courts, 1865-2020. State Law Library of Montana. 2020. This work in is in the public domain, reproduction and non-commercial distribution of this work are permitted with attribution.. 98.