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
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Finance
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Liquor Control
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Markets and Marketing (Chair)
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Public Domain
-
Reapportionment
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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
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Duckstad, Robert J. Memorandum Re: Election Contests. Minnesota: Office of Senate Counsel, December 24, 1970, p. 1-4.
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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.
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Wrabek v. Dietz, Contested Election. Minnesota Journal of the Senate, January 8, 27, and 29, 1947, p. 27, 92-97, 119-121.
These files are available in the Legislative Reference Library.