Steckler, William Elwood Born October 18, 1913, in Mount Vernon, IN Died March 8, 1995 Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana Nominated by Harry S Truman on February 14, 1950, to a seat vacated by Robert C. Baltzell. Confirmed by the Senate on April 4, 1950, and received commission on April 7, 1950. Served as chief judge, 1954-1982. Assumed senior status on December 31, 1986. Service terminated on March 8, 1995, due to death. Education: Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law), LL.B., 1936 Indiana University School of Law -- Bloomington (now Maurer School of Law), J.D., 1937 Professional Career: Private practice, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1937-1950 U.S. Naval Reserve, 1943 Member, Marion County [Indiana] Election Board, 1946-1947 Member, Indiana State Election Board, 1947-1948 Public counselor, Indiana, 1949-1950 Adjunct faculty, Indiana University School of Law, 1975-1979 Oral History