Juergens, William George Born September 7, 1904, in Steeleville, IL Died December 7, 1988 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Illinois Nominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on June 7, 1956, to a seat vacated by Fred L. Wham. Confirmed by the Senate on June 21, 1956, and received commission on June 22, 1956. Served as chief judge, 1965-1972. Assumed senior status on April 26, 1972. Service terminated on March 30, 1979, due to reassignment. Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Reassigned on March 31, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 92 Stat. 883. Service terminated on December 7, 1988, due to death. Education: Carthage College, A.B., 1925 University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 1928 Professional Career: Private practice, Chester, Illinois, 1928-1938 City attorney, Chester, Illinois, 1930-1938 Judge, Randolph County [Illinois] Court, 1938-1950 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1951-1956