Nathan-Heffernan-Obituary

Nathan S. Heffernan

MADISON, Wisconsin

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Heffernan, Nathan S. Chief Justice (Ret.) Nathan S. Heffernan, retired Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court, died unexpectedly in Madison on April 13, 2007. He was born in Frederic, Wisconsin on August 6, 1920, the son of Jesse Eugene and Pearl Eva (Kaump) Heffernan. Nat was...

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Your big brother Max was so proud of you! Thanks for being my Uncle.

We are all saddened by the loss of Chief Justice Heffernan. He was a mentor, colleague and friend to many of us. He will long be remembered for his wit and perception. Our sincere sympathy to Dorothy and the family. You are in our prayers.

We are profoundly saddened by Justice Heffernan's passing and send our sincere condolences to Dorothy and their children. We regret that our visit with family in California prevents us from attending his services this week. We remember Nat's passion for justice and leadership on the Court and will miss his stories and great wit. He was one of those few who tried to make the world a better place -- and actually did.

Dear Kate, Please accept our condolences on the loss of your father.