Serving Madison County Beyond the Courthouse
Judge Happe currently serves on the boards of the United Way of Madison County where he was named Volunteer of the Year in 2017, and on the Anderson Symphony Orchestra board. In 2011, he was awarded the Boy Scout’s “Great Expectations” distinction for his charity work.
Judge Happe has volunteered over the course of his career to ensure marginalized populations have legal representation, including writing living wills for residents of the Damien Center, representing indigent clients in civil cases, and representing the Madison County United Way during mediation.
Working, Living, and Raising a Family in Madison County
Judge Happe moved to Madison County in 1997 shortly after graduating from law school to take a position in the Madison County Prosecutors Office as a felony deputy, prosecuting major felony cases. He and his wife, Keri, lived in downtown Anderson for the first six years enjoying the historic homes and parks in the area. Keri’s parents enjoyed the area on visits and decided to relocated to Anderson as well from northwest Indiana. Judge Happe now lives in Pendleton with his wife of 20 years, Keri McGrath-Happe and elementary-aged sons Oscar and Roman.