WILLIAM DIEDRICH

WM. DIEDRICH DIES AT HOME
Pioneer Malster of City Is To Be Buried Friday
William John Diedrich, pioneer malster of the city and who, with his
wife, built the first house on what is now Green street, died last
night at the homestead, 1115 Green street. He was 77. Funeral services
will be held Friday afternoon from the home, in charge of the Rev.
Koeninger, with interment in Evergreen cemetery.
The deceased was born in Germany in 1855 and was married there at
Little Kiesow, on August 3, 1878, to Wilhelmina Volsch. They came to
America in 1891 and located in Manitowoc. Mr. Diedrich entered the
employ of the Manitowoc Malting Co. as a malster where he continued
for many years, except for a three year span when Mr. and Mrs. Diedrich
made their home at Oconto. Besides the widow, one son Carl of this
city, two daughters, Mrs. R.F. Thoke of this city and Mrs. H.F. Meyer
of Tigerton, Wis., one brother John of Minneapolis and two sisters,
Mrs. William Kelm and Mrs. H. Hidde of Oconto, survive.
The remains will be removed to the home Thursday morning from the
Wattawa, Urbanek and Schlei funeral home, and may be viewed there
up to the time of the funeral.
Manitowoc Herald Times, Wednesday, June 29, 1932 p.2
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WELL KNOWN COUPLE KEEP OPEN HOUSE ON GOLDEN WEDDING
The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Diedrich at 1115 Green street, has
been the scene of much rejoicing and celebration today as the couple
are keeping Open House this afternoon and evening so their many friends
may assist in the celebration of their golden wedding anniversary. The
couple, who have an unusually large circle of friends are beloved by all
that know them as was manifested today by the gifts, floral offerings and
the many congratulations they received from their friends. The couple
have resided in this city for thirty-six years, coming here from Oconto,
where they had settled for a little over a year upon their arrival in
this country from Germany, where they were both born. Mr. Diedrich in
Greifswald Province, on March 6, 1865 and Mrs. Diedrich on December 17,
1858. Klein Keizow. They were married by the Pastor Schmidt in Gross
Kiesow fifty years ago today. Since their arrival in this city, the
couple have always resided in the same home they now occupy.
Six children were born of the union, three of whom are still living and
are: Mrs. Henry Meyer, Tigerton; Mrs. Robert Thoke and one son, Carl,
born of this city. There are also eight grandchildren who will assist
in the celebration. Owing to serious illness in their homes, the
daughters will not be able to be present and this is the only flaw in
the happiness of the couple. The couple have been faithful members of
the St. John Ev. Church and Mrs. Diedrich is one of the most prominent
members of the Ladies Aid society. Despite their advanced ages both of
the pair are hale and hearty and have full possession of all their
faculties, entirely active, Mr. Diedrich being employed by the city.
The celebration of "Mudding and Fadding" as they are popularly known,
will extend to this evening to enable all of their friends to attend.
Manitowoc Herald News, Friday, August 03, 1928 Page 8