Beatty, William Louis Born September 4, 1925, in Mendota, IL Died July 22, 2001, in Edwardsville, IL Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Illinois Nominated by Jimmy Carter on July 31, 1979, to a new seat authorized by 93 Stat. 6. Confirmed by the Senate on October 4, 1979, and received commission on October 5, 1979. Assumed senior status on November 9, 1992. Service terminated on July 22, 2001, due to death. Education: Saint Louis University School of Law, LL.B., 1950 Professional Career: U.S. Army, 1943-1946 Private practice, Granite City, Illinois, 1950-1968 Judge, Illinois Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit, 1968-1979