Ritter, Willis William Born January 24, 1899, in Salt Lake City, UT Died March 4, 1978, in Salt Lake City, UT Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, District of Utah Received a recess appointment from Harry S Truman on October 21, 1949, to a seat vacated by Tillman D. Johnson; nominated to the same position by Harry S Truman on January 5, 1950. Confirmed by the Senate on June 29, 1950, and received commission on July 7, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1954-1978. Service terminated on March 4, 1978, due to death. Education: University of Utah, A.B. University of Chicago Law School, LL.B., 1924 Harvard Law School, S.J.D., 1940 Professional Career: Private practice, Chicago, Illinois, and Washington, D.C., 1924-1926 Professor of law, University of Utah, 1926-1950 Private practice, Salt Lake City, Utah, 1935-1949 Research Collections Bibliography