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RETTENBERGER, Wendelin. (Stauffen Bavaria, Germany, Mar. 30, 1899-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 11, 1987). Park superintendent. Rettenberger worked for the Dubuque Park Department from 1924 to 1952. In 1934 he was appointed the acting superintendent of parks and was made superintendent in 1936. | RETTENBERGER, Wendelin. (Stauffen Bavaria, Germany, Mar. 30, 1899-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 11, 1987). Park superintendent. Rettenberger worked for the Dubuque Park Department from 1924 to 1952. In 1934 he was appointed the acting superintendent of parks and was made superintendent in 1936. | ||
Rettenberger helped establish [[EAGLE POINT PARK]], the "peony trail", and landscaping of the urban renewal area. With his wife, Thekla, he started | Rettenberger helped establish [[EAGLE POINT PARK]], the "peony trail", and landscaping of the urban renewal area. With his wife, Thekla, he started [[RETTENBERGER TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICE]] in 1952. | ||
[[Category: Civil Servant]] | [[Category: Civil Servant]] | ||
Revision as of 02:36, 24 March 2010
RETTENBERGER, Wendelin. (Stauffen Bavaria, Germany, Mar. 30, 1899-Dubuque, IA, Aug. 11, 1987). Park superintendent. Rettenberger worked for the Dubuque Park Department from 1924 to 1952. In 1934 he was appointed the acting superintendent of parks and was made superintendent in 1936.
Rettenberger helped establish EAGLE POINT PARK, the "peony trail", and landscaping of the urban renewal area. With his wife, Thekla, he started RETTENBERGER TREE AND LANDSCAPING SERVICE in 1952.