The Honorable Roland B. Day | |
|---|---|
| 24th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office August 1, 1995 – July 31, 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Nathan Heffernan |
| Succeeded by | Shirley Abrahamson |
| Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
| In office August 1, 1974 – July 31, 1996 | |
| Appointed by | Patrick Lucey |
| Preceded by | E. Harold Hallows |
| Succeeded by | N. Patrick Crooks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Roland Bernard Day June 11, 1919 Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 2008 (aged 89) Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Forest Hill Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
| Spouse | Mary Jane Purcell |
| Children | 1 |
| Education | University of Wisconsin |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Roland Bernard Day (June 11, 1919 – July 26, 2008) was an American lawyer, politician, and jurist. He was the 24th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in 1995 and 1996, after a 22-year career on the court.[1][2]