John V. Diener Explained

John V. Diener
Office:35th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
Term Start:1929
Term End:1937
Predecessor:James H. McGillan
Successor:John S. Farrell
Birth Name:John Vernon Diener
Birth Date:23 January 1887
Birth Place:Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Children:6
Alma Mater:Notre Dame Law School
Occupation:Politician
Allegiance:United States
Branch:United States Army
Rank:Officer
Unit:30th Infantry Division (119th Infantry Regiment)
Battles:World War I

John Vernon Diener (January 23, 1887 – May 29, 1937) was an American politician who served as the 35th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1929 to 1937.

Biography

Diener was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1887.[1] He graduated from Notre Dame Law School before moving to Green Bay. Diener later practiced law with future U.S. Representative Thomas F. Konop. In 1914, Diener married Margaret Wigman. They had six children. During World War I, he served as an officer in the United States Army with the 119th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division. Diener died in 1937.

Political career

Diener was mayor from 1929 to 1937. Previously, he was an unsuccessful candidate for district attorney of Brown County, Wisconsin. He was a Democrat.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John V. Diener (1887-1937). City of Green Bay. 2011-12-01. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120116053002/http://www.ci.green-bay.wi.us/mayors_past/mayor_diener.html. 2012-01-16.