William H. Dieterich

This article is about the U.S. Senator from Illinois. For the Wisconsin Supreme Court Justice, see William H. Dieterich (judge).

William Henry Dieterich
United States Senator from Illinois
In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1939
Preceded by	Otis F. Glenn
Succeeded by	Scott W. Lucas
Personal details
Born	March 31, 1876(1876-03-31) Cooperstown, Illinois
Died	October 12, 1940(1940-10-12) (aged 64) Springfield, Illinois
Political party	Democratic

William Henry Dieterich (March 31, 1876 – October 12, 1940) was a United States Senator and Congressman from the State of Illinois. He was born near Cooperstown, Illinois. He was a Democrat.

Dieterich was admitted to the bar in 1901 and began to practice in Rushville, Illinois. During the Spanish-American War, he served as a corporal. Upon his return to civilian life, he became the city attorney for Rushville as well as being a county judge. He also served in the Illinois House of Representatives 1917-1921. He was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1931 and served a single term. In 1933, he was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he served one term. He did not run for re-election, instead returning to his law practice. He died in Springfield, Illinois during a business trip.

External links

• William H. Dieterich at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
• William H. Dieterich at Find a Grave

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Ruth H. McCormick	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's At-large congressional district March 4, 1931 – March 3, 1933	Succeeded by Martin A. Brennan
United States Senate
Preceded by Otis F. Glenn	United States Senator (Class 3) from Illinois 1933 – 1939 Served alongside: J. Hamilton Lewis	Succeeded by Scott W. Lucas