Theodore Dieckmann (November 6, 1853 – October 6, 1919) was an American businessman and Democratic politician. He was the 32nd mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, (1905–1915) and represented Sheboygan for one term (1893) in the Wisconsin State Assembly.
Theodore Dieckmann | |
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32nd Mayor of Sheboygan, Wisconsin | |
In office April 1905 – April 1915 | |
Preceded by | Charles A. Born |
Succeeded by | Otto B. Joerns |
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Sheboygan 1st district | |
In office January 2, 1893 – January 7, 1895 | |
Preceded by | Dennis T. Phalen |
Succeeded by | Christian Ackerman |
Personal details | |
Born | New York, New York, U.S. | November 6, 1853
Died | October 6, 1919 Sheboygan, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 65)
Resting place | Wildwood Cemetery, Sheboygan |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Oberreich (m. 1878–1919) |
Children |
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Occupation | Merchant |
Biography
editDieckmann 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]
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