Robert D. Sundby

A native of Dunkirk, Wisconsin,[2] Sundby served in the Navy as an Ensign during World War II[3] graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in 1949,[2] where he was later a member of the faculty. Sundby raised four children with his first wife, Mary Ann Sundby: Michael, Dana, Scott, and Debra.[2] He later married Analee Grove-Sundby.[2] His grandchildren include Jeremy, Kyle, Natasha, Madison, Makenzie, Chad, Damien, Amber, Shane, and Katelynn. He died of cancer in 1997.[2]

As general counsel for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities from 1950 to 1960,[2] he gained expertise in municipal law and drafted much related legislation. After serving as partner of a private law firm, Sundby was City Attorney of Monona, Wisconsin from 1970 to 1981, and additionally of Evansville, Wisconsin from 1975 to 1985.[2] He joined the Court of Appeals in 1986 and retired in 1996.

His civic activities focused on young people. He was a past president and honorary board member of Big Brothers / Big Sisters of Dane County, and he was involved in a program called Wisconsin Cares that offers early help for abused and neglected children.

An ardent bridge player, he achieved the rank of Life Master and wrote three books on the subject of bridge. Soon after retiring he traveled to Greece to empathize and kibitz at an international bridge tournament. He was an avid golfer as well and also enjoyed annual fishing trips to Canada.