Dietz, William L. "Wm., Bill"
Senate 1935-50 (District 17)
Party when first elected: Nonpartisan Election
Counties Served:
Le Sueur
BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Date of Birth:
4/28/1898
Birth Place:
Montgomery, Minnesota
Birth County:
Le Sueur
Birth Country:
United States
Date of Death:
5/18/1965
Gender:
Male
Religion:
Catholic
Reported Minority: None Reported
Other Names:
Wm., Bill
City of Residence (when first elected):
New Prague
Occupation (when first elected):
Farm Owner and Operator, 197 Acres, Le Sueur County
EDUCATION
Montgomery Grade Schools; Elementary School;
Montgomery High School; Secondary;
University of Minnesota, School of Agriculture; Attended College;
OTHER GOVERNMENT SERVICE
U.S. Executive Branch:
LeSueur County, Minnesota, Agricultural War Board;
19?? to 19??
U.S. Executive Branch:
Federal Farm Loan Association Board, LeSueur County, Minnesota;
19?? to 19??
County Board/Commissioner:
LeSueur County, Minnesota (County Fair Association Board);
19?? to 19??
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS
Spouse:
Mary M. Kalal (married on April 12, 1921)
Children:
Five children: Dan L., Ray M., and Lee (sons); Evelyn and Carolyn (daughters)
Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature:
GENERAL NOTES
He was born and raised on a farm.
He died after a long illness at the Masonic Hospital in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Religion provided by In Memoriam.
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Montgomery
Term of Office: 1/29/1947 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer/Insurance Representative
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Markets and Marketing (Chair)
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Session Notes:
William L. Dietz was involved in a contested election with Frank M. Wrabek in the 1946 election. Neither of them were seated until the Minnesota Senate decided that William L. Dietz was entitled to the seat.
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/5/1946
Residence: Montgomery
Term of Office: 1/29/1947 to 1/1/1951
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer/Insurance Representative
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Session Notes:
William L. Dietz was involved in a contested election with Frank M. Wrabek in the 1946 election. Neither of them were seated until the Minnesota Senate decided that William L. Dietz was entitled to the seat.
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Montgomery
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer/Insurance Representative
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Cooperatives (Chair)
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/3/1942
Residence: Montgomery
Term of Office: 1/5/1943 to 1/6/1947
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farmer/Insurance Representative
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Cooperatives (Chair)
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Montgomery
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Cooperatives (Chair)
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/8/1938
Residence: Montgomery
Term of Office: 1/3/1939 to 1/4/1943
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Agriculture
-
Cooperatives (Chair)
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: Montgomery
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator, 200 Acres
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Cooperatives (Chair)
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Dairy Products and Live Stock
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Body: Senate
District: 17
Elected: 11/6/1934
Residence: New Prague
Term of Office: 1/8/1935 to 1/2/1939
Counties Represented:
Le Sueur
Occupation: Farm Owner and Operator, 197 Acres, Le Sueur County
Party:
Nonpartisan Election
Committees:
-
Crime and Crime Prevention
-
Finance
-
Liquor Control
-
Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
-
State and County Fairs
-
Taxes and Tax Laws
Articles & Books About
Duckstad, Robert J. Memorandum Re: Election Contests. Minnesota: Office of Senate Counsel, December 24, 1970, p. 1-4.
In Memoriam: Senators A.A. Anderson, Fred W. Behmler, Fay George Child, William Dietz, Blake Fisk, Sr., H.P. Goodin, J. William Huhtala, Joseph A Kozlak, Sr., Leo J. Lauerman, Wendell L. Ledin, et al. State of Minnesota Senate Chamber, March 29, 1967.
Wrabek v. Dietz, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 8, 27, and 29, 1947, p. 27, 92-97, 119-121.
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