Alex Biemeret
Alex Biemeret | |
|---|---|
| 37th Mayor of Green Bay | |
| In office 1938–1945 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Farrell |
| Succeeded by | Dominic Olejniczak |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexander Biemeret February 28, 1877 Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | May 29, 1946 (aged 69) Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Alexander Biemeret (February 28, 1877 – May 29, 1946)[1] was an American politician who served as the 37th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1938 to 1945.
Biography
Biemeret was born on February 28, 1877,[2] the son of Jean (John) Baptiste Biemeret (1851–1887) and Catherine Biemeret (née LaHaye, 1846–1884).[3] His mother died when he was seven years old, and his father was fatally injured three years later in the Rahr Brewery explosion of August 3, 1887.[4][5] Biemeret worked as a youth in Smth's garden and later as a clothing salesman in stores in Green Bay.[3] Biemeret married Flora Antonneau (1876–1948).[6] He died from myocardial infarction on May 29, 1946.[3][7]
Career
Prior to his time as mayor, Biemeret served as a Green Bay alderman and city councilman.[3] He served as mayor from 1938 to 1945.[3]
References
- ↑ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Bidelman to Bigelman". politicalgraveyard.com. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
- ↑ "Alexander Biemeret". Political Graveyard. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Former Mayor Heart Victim". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. May 29, 1946. pp. 1, 2. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Six Men Scalded to Death". Milwaukee Daily News. Milwaukee, WI. August 4, 1887. p. 1. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Story of the Explosion". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. August 6, 1887. p. 3. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Widow of Late Mayor Biemeret Dies Here Sunday". Green Bay Press-Gazette. Green Bay, WI. March 1, 1948. p. 26. Retrieved July 17, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Alexander Biemeret (1877-1946)". City of Green Bay. Archived from the original on January 16, 2012. Retrieved October 10, 2011.