R. Lee Hamilton
Robert Lee Hamilton, age 81, died peacefully at his home on July 4. 2021, in Las Vegas, NV, surrounded by loving family.
Known as ‘Lee’ since childhood, he was born in Fargo, ND on January 10, 1940 to Alice (Emanuelson) Hamilton and Ercyl Hamilton. He graduated from Fargo Central High School and moved to Grand Forks, ND, to attend the University of North Dakota. He married Phyllis Vasquez and went on to attend UND law school. They remained in Grand Forks where he began his law career and raised his four children with Phyllis.
Lee graduated in the top 10% of his law school class. He served one term as Grand Forks Municipal Judge, the youngest judge in N.D. history, and had a very successful 40 year career in private law practice. He was also active in his community and always willing to offer counsel and assistance. He was involved in the Grand Forks Jaycees for a number of years, serving on the Board of Directors from 1967-1972. He was proudest of his ch
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