Theodore Dieckmann

Theodore Dieckmann (November 6, 1853 – October 6, 1919) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. He was the 31st mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, (1905–1915) and represented Sheboygan for one term (1893) in the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Theodore Dieckmann
31st Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin
In office
April 1905 – April 1915
Preceded byFred A. Dennett
Succeeded byOtto B. Joerns
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Sheboygan 1st district
In office
January 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895
Preceded byDennis T. Phalen
Succeeded byChristian Ackerman
Personal details
Born(1853-11-06)November 6, 1853
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedOctober 6, 1919(1919-10-06) (aged 65)
Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeWildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Mary Oberreich
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(m. 1878⁠–⁠1919)​
Children
  • Etta (Wolters)
  • (b. 1882; died 1967)
  • Laura Louisa (Jacobsen)
  • (b. 1884; died 1937)
  • Theodore Gerhard Dieckmann
  • (b. 1885; died 1957)
  • Lenore Marie (Bachausen)
  • (b. 1887; died 1963)
  • Gertrude Margaretha Ida Dieckmann
  • (b. 1891; died 1894)
  • Infant Dieckmann
  • (b. 1893; died 1893)
OccupationMerchant

Biography

Dieckmann was born in New York City in 1853. As a child, he moved to Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with his parents in 1858. Dieckmann owned a jewelry business in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. He served on the Sheboygan Common Council and was mayor of the city. In 1893, Dieckmann served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Democrat. Dieckmann died at his home in Sheboygan, Wisconsin.[1][2]

References
  1. 'Wisconsin Blue Book 1893,' Biographical Sketch of Theodore Dieckmann, pg. 652
  2. 'Former Mayor Theodore Dieckmann Dies Today,' Sheboygan Press, October 8, 1919, pg. 1


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