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KRETSCHMER, William M.
KRETSCHMER, William M. (Dubuque, IA, Feb. 8, 1872--Dubuque, IA, Jan. 27, 1944). Born and educated in Dubuque, Kretschmer founded the Kretschmer Insurance Agency in 1910.
Locally he served as a member of the board of LINWOOD CEMETERY, UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE, and MOUNT PLEASANT HOME. He had also served as the treasurer of the board at Mount Pleasant Home and was a member of the Dubuque Real Estate Board.
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Source:
1. "Death Claims Insurance Man," Telegraph-Herald, January 27, 1944, p. 1A