Biography

A native of Dunkirk, Wisconsin

Dunkirk, Wisconsin

Dunkirk is a town in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 2,053 at the 2000 census. The unincorporated communities of Dunkirk and Hanerville are located in the town.-Geography:...

, Sundby graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School

University of Wisconsin Law School

The University of Wisconsin Law School is the professional school for the study of law at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in Madison, Wisconsin. The law school was founded in 1868.-Facilities:...

, where he was later a member of the faculty, and served in World War II

World War II

World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...

. Sundby was married to Analee Grove-Sundby, with whom he had four children and two stepchildren. He died in 1997.

Legal career

After serving as partner of a private law firm, Sundy was City Attorney of Monona, Wisconsin

Monona, Wisconsin

Monona is a city in Dane County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 8,046 as of 2007. It is completely surrounded by Madison and is part of the Madison Metropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Monona is located at ....

 from 1970 to 1981, and additionally of Evansville, Wisconsin

Evansville, Wisconsin

Evansville is a city in Rock County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,039 at the 2000 census . According to the 2010 census there are 5,012 people Since 2000, Evansville's population has increased over 21%...

from 1975 to 1985. He joined the Court of Appeals in 1986 and would retire in 1996.