Bio of Dieterle, Herman (b.) Wabasha Co., MN
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Dieterle, Herman, foreman, in charge of Jewell & Schmidt's tinshop, is a
native of Tubingen, Wurtemberg. He learned his trade as a tinsmith there,
and followed it for years prior to his coming to America in 1854. He was
in New York city and the eastern states for three years, then came west;
was in Chicago one season, and from there removed to Alma in 1858, having
been informed that there was no tinsmith within fifty miles of that city.
Supposing it to be a town of some importance Mr. Dieterle came with the
expectation of finding a good opening for business, but as there were at
that time only two or three small buildings there, the prospect was not
flattering. Not discouraged, however, he stuck his stakes, built a shop,
and remained there until 1862, when he came to this city, entered the
tinshop of Joshua Egbert, and has been in the constant employ of that
house and its successors (with the exception of one year spent in the
United States army) ever since. He enlisted in Co. G, 2d Art. regt., and
served until mustered out. In 1879, desiring to devote some attention to
fruit culture, and choosing a location somewhat removed from the center of
business, Mr. Dieterle removed to his present home at the east end of the
city, corner of Washingotn and Wabasha streets. He has a pleasant location
on rising ground, affording a good view of the river, and his three lots
are completely covered with vines and small fruits. He has of grapes two
hundred vines; raspberry bushes, four hundred; currant bushes, two
hundred; and, besides a fine strawberry bed, apples, plums and cherries in
considerable numbers. Mr. Dieterle is a student of all matters connected
with the working of metals. His library on these subjects is quite
complete, and he is a regular contributor to the periodicals treating
these subjects. He is also thoroughly conversant with all the late
inventions in mechanical arts, and takes the patent-office reports as they
are regularly issued. May 26, 1863, Mr. Dieterle was married to Regina
Eberle. They have two children: Henry, born August 18, 1866, who has
almost completed his apprenticeship under his father's instructions, and
Minnie, born August 23, 1875, who attends the Sisters' school in this
city.