I was visiting my nearest and dearest down where the chilly winds blow a lot less than back in the Apple, so I missed blogging the press release that announced the retirement of Judge Wherry. I for one will miss that Whimsical Jurist.

Even when he was the target of 7 Cir disdain for “lame attempts at humor,” Judge Wherry never lost his good humor. See my blogpost “There Goes the Neighborhood,” 9/3/13.

And Ch J L Paige (“Iron Fist”) Marvel has some kind words for the way Judge Wherry ran his Division and contributed to the luster of US Tax Court.

Here’s the story.

Judge Wherry’s unfinished cases will be reassigned. Enjoy your retirement, Judge.