Otto A. Krause

M, b. 17 May 1891, d. 17 April 1944
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 May 1891Otto A. Krause was born on 17 May 1891 at South Dakota.
He was the son of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Death17 April 1944Otto A. Krause died on 17 April 1944 at Washington at age 52.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Nutley, Day, South DakotaOtto A. Krause was listed as a son in August Franz Krause's household on the 1900 Census at Nutley, Day, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nutley, Day, South Dakota; Roll: 1548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241548.

Ruth E. Krause

F, b. 31 January 1906, d. 24 December 1992
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name27 September 1930As of 27 September 1930,her married name was Studebaker.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth31 January 1906Ruth E. Krause was born on 31 January 1906.
She was the daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Marriage27 September 1930Ruth E. Krause married Clem Glen Studebaker on 27 September 1930 at Washington.
Death24 December 1992Ruth E. Krause died on 24 December 1992 at Washington at age 86.

Clem Glen Studebaker

M, b. 1894
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1894Clem Glen Studebaker was born in 1894.
Marriage27 September 1930He married Ruth E. Krause, daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben, on 27 September 1930 at Washington.

Minnie Krause

F, b. 17 January 1897, d. 16 September 1985
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name9 September 1915As of 9 September 1915,her married name was Imes.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 January 1897Minnie Krause was born on 17 January 1897 at Nutley, Day, South Dakota.
She was the daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Marriage9 September 1915Minnie Krause married Garfield Imes on 9 September 1915 at Fergus, Montana.
Death16 September 1985Minnie Krause died on 16 September 1985 at Washington at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Nutley, Day, South DakotaMinnie Krause was listed as a daughter in August Franz Krause's household on the 1900 Census at Nutley, Day, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nutley, Day, South Dakota; Roll: 1548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241548.

Garfield Imes

M, b. 25 February 1891, d. 15 February 1966
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 February 1891Garfield Imes was born on 25 February 1891 at California.
Marriage9 September 1915He married Minnie Krause, daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben, on 9 September 1915 at Fergus, Montana.
Death15 February 1966Garfield Imes died on 15 February 1966 at Washington at age 74.

Eva Henrietta Krause

F, b. July 1892, d. 21 April 1932
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hilton.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEva Henrietta Krause married Walter V. Hilton.
BirthJuly 1892Eva Henrietta Krause was born in July 1892 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Death21 April 1932Eva Henrietta Krause died on 21 April 1932 at Yakima, Yakima, Washington, at age 39.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Nutley, Day, South DakotaEva Henrietta Krause was listed as a daughter in August Franz Krause's household on the 1900 Census at Nutley, Day, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nutley, Day, South Dakota; Roll: 1548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241548.

Walter V. Hilton

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Life EventDateDescription
MarriageWalter V. Hilton married Eva Henrietta Krause, daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.

Gertrude Krause

F, b. circa 1904, d. 26 August 1951
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Black.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGertrude Krause married (?) Black.
Birthcirca 1904Gertrude Krause was born circa 1904.
She was the daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Death26 August 1951Gertrude Krause died on 26 August 1951 at Fort Steilacoom, Pierce, Washington.

(?) Black

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Black married Gertrude Krause, daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.

August F. Krause Jr.

M, b. 19 October 1898
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 October 1898August F. Krause Jr. was born on 19 October 1898 at Day, South Dakota.
He was the son of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Nutley, Day, South DakotaAugust F. Krause Jr. was listed as a son in August Franz Krause's household on the 1900 Census at Nutley, Day, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nutley, Day, South Dakota; Roll: 1548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241548.

Margrette Krause

F, b. September 1893
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1893Margrette Krause was born in September 1893 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Nutley, Day, South DakotaMargrette Krause was listed as a daughter in August Franz Krause's household on the 1900 Census at Nutley, Day, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nutley, Day, South Dakota; Roll: 1548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241548.

Agnes Krause

F, b. May 1895
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Life EventDateDescription
BirthMay 1895Agnes Krause was born in May 1895 at South Dakota.
She was the daughter of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.
Census DateLocationDescription
9 June 1900Nutley, Day, South DakotaAgnes Krause was listed as a daughter in August Franz Krause's household on the 1900 Census at Nutley, Day, South Dakota.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1900; Census Place: Nutley, Day, South Dakota; Roll: 1548; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0121; FHL microfilm: 1241548.

Edward C. Krause

M, b. circa 1901
Father*August Franz Krause b. May 1859, d. 28 Nov 1952
Mother*Emma D. Halbersleben b. 14 Mar 1869, d. 10 Mar 1963
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1901Edward C. Krause was born circa 1901 at South Dakota.
He was the son of August Franz Krause and Emma D. Halbersleben.

Christoph Halbersleben

M, b. 25 November 1826, d. 6 January 1881
Father*(?) Halbersleben
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationChristoph Halbersleben was also known as Jurgen Heinrich Christopf.
Name VariationChristoph Halbersleben was also known as Halbesleben.
Name VariationChristoph Halbersleben was also known as C.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageChristoph Halbersleben married Margaret Klipp.
Birth25 November 1826Christoph Halbersleben was born on 25 November 1826 at Hanover, Germany, also reported as July 1826.
He was the son of (?) Halbersleben.
Death6 January 1881Christoph Halbersleben died on 6 January 1881 at Sauk, Wisconsin, at age 54.
Burial9 January 1881He was buried on 9 January 1881 at St John Lutheran Church, Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinChristoph Halbersleben was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1739; Page: 225B; Image: 458; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 249.

Margaret Klipp

F, b. 5 February 1836, d. 15 March 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Halbesleben.
Name VariationMargaret Klipp was also known as Catherina Margratha.
Married NameHer married name was Halbersleben.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageMargaret Klipp married Christoph Halbersleben, son of (?) Halbersleben.
Birth5 February 1836Margaret Klipp was born on 5 February 1836 at Hanover, Germany.
Death15 March 1923She died on 15 March 1923 at age 87 Margaret Halbersleben was born in Germany and died March 15, 1923, aged 87 years and 2 days at Des Plaines, Illinois at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Schierhorn.

The remains were brought here and the funeral was held from the home of her niece, Mrs. Elisabeth Wischoff, Pine Street, Sunday at 1 o'clock from the house. Rev. Schneider of the St. John's Lutheran church officiating.

Mrs. Halbersleben was a resident here until 7 or 8 years ago when she went to live with her daughter at Des Plaines.

She leaves the following children: Mrs. Harrison, Pipestone, Minnesota, August, of Aniwa, Wisconsin, Mrs. Emma Kraus of Tacoma, Washington, Mrs. Bertha Radway, Eugene, Oregon, Mrs. Anna Grote, Pipestone, Minnesota, Elisabeth Schierhorn of Des Plaines, Illinois, and Henry of Lincoln, Nebraska.

Taken from the Reedsburg Free Press of March 22, 1923.
Burialafter 15 March 1923She was buried after 15 March 1923.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret Klipp was listed in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1870 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinMargaret Klipp was listed as wife in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Children of Margaret Klipp and Christoph Halbersleben

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1739; Page: 225B; Image: 458; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 249.

(?) Halbersleben

M

Children of (?) Halbersleben

Reverand Henry Christopher Halbersleben

M, b. 20 May 1857, d. 23 September 1946
Father*Christoph Halbersleben b. 25 Nov 1826, d. 6 Jan 1881
Mother*Margaret Klipp b. 5 Feb 1836, d. 15 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageReverand Henry Christopher Halbersleben married Anna Julia Haefke.
Birth20 May 1857Reverand Henry Christopher Halbersleben was born on 20 May 1857 at Hanover, Germany.
He was the son of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Death23 September 1946Reverand Henry Christopher Halbersleben died on 23 September 1946 at age 89.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinReverand Henry Christopher Halbersleben was listed in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1870 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1739; Page: 225B; Image: 458; Family History Library Film: 553238.

Catherina Dorothea Elisabeth Halbersleben

F, b. circa 1861
Father*Christoph Halbersleben b. 25 Nov 1826, d. 6 Jan 1881
Mother*Margaret Klipp b. 5 Feb 1836, d. 15 Mar 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationCatherina Dorothea Elisabeth Halbersleben was also known as Catherine.
Name VariationCatherina Dorothea Elisabeth Halbersleben was also known as Katie.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1861Catherina Dorothea Elisabeth Halbersleben was born circa 1861 at Hanover, Germany.
She was the daughter of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinCatherina Dorothea Elisabeth Halbersleben was listed in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1870 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1739; Page: 225B; Image: 458; Family History Library Film: 553238.

William Halbersleben

M, b. circa 1863
Father*Christoph Halbersleben b. 25 Nov 1826, d. 6 Jan 1881
Mother*Margaret Klipp b. 5 Feb 1836, d. 15 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1863William Halbersleben was born circa 1863 at Hanover, Germany.
He was the son of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Census DateLocationDescription
1870Reedsburg, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Halbersleben was listed in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1870 Census at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.1
June 1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinWilliam Halbersleben was listed as a son in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.2

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1870; Census Place: Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: M593_1739; Page: 225B; Image: 458; Family History Library Film: 553238.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 249.

Bertha Sophia Halbersleben

F, b. 7 April 1872, d. 12 August 1956
Father*Christoph Halbersleben b. 25 Nov 1826, d. 6 Jan 1881
Mother*Margaret Klipp b. 5 Feb 1836, d. 15 Mar 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Bradway.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageBertha Sophia Halbersleben married Jedediah Wallace Bradway.
Birth7 April 1872Bertha Sophia Halbersleben was born on 7 April 1872 at Reedsburg, Sauk, Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Death12 August 1956Bertha Sophia Halbersleben died on 12 August 1956 at Jasper, Lane, Oregon, at age 84.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinBertha Sophia Halbersleben was listed as a daughter in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 249.

Anna Halbersleben

F, b. circa 1875, d. 9 October 1947
Father*Christoph Halbersleben b. 25 Nov 1826, d. 6 Jan 1881
Mother*Margaret Klipp b. 5 Feb 1836, d. 15 Mar 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Groth.
Married NameHer married name was Grote.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Halbersleben married Fred John Groth.
Birthcirca 1875Anna Halbersleben was born circa 1875 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Death9 October 1947Anna Halbersleben died on 9 October 1947 at Minnesota.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinAnna Halbersleben was listed as a daughter in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 249.

Elizabeth Halbersleben

F, b. 28 March 1879, d. 20 September 1961
Father*Christoph Halbersleben b. 25 Nov 1826, d. 6 Jan 1881
Mother*Margaret Klipp b. 5 Feb 1836, d. 15 Mar 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Schierhorn.
Name VariationElizabeth Halbersleben was also known as Ida Elisabeth.
Name VariationElizabeth Halbersleben was also known as Lizzie.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageElizabeth Halbersleben married (?) Schierhorn.
Birth28 March 1879Elizabeth Halbersleben was born on 28 March 1879 at Wisconsin.
She was the daughter of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Death20 September 1961Elizabeth Halbersleben died on 20 September 1961 at Michigan at age 82.
Census DateLocationDescription
June 1880Excelsior, Sauk, WisconsinElizabeth Halbersleben was listed as a daughter in Christoph Halbersleben's household on the 1880 Census at Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Year: 1880; Census Place: Excelsior, Sauk, Wisconsin; Roll: 1446; Family History Film: 1255446; Page: 76C; Enumeration District: 249.

Jedediah Wallace Bradway

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Life EventDateDescription
DeathJedediah Wallace Bradway died at Oregon.
BirthHe was born at Wisconsin.
MarriageHe married Bertha Sophia Halbersleben, daughter of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.

(?) Schierhorn

M
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Schierhorn married Elizabeth Halbersleben, daughter of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.

Fred John Groth

M, b. 1872, d. 2 July 1943
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationFred John Groth was also known as Grote.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageFred John Groth married Anna Halbersleben, daughter of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Birth1872Fred John Groth was born in 1872.
Death2 July 1943He died on 2 July 1943 at Minnesota.

Anna Julia Haefke

F, b. 22 August 1862, d. 12 December 1944
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Halbersleben.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAnna Julia Haefke married Reverand Henry Christopher Halbersleben, son of Christoph Halbersleben and Margaret Klipp.
Birth22 August 1862Anna Julia Haefke was born on 22 August 1862.
Death12 December 1944She died on 12 December 1944 at age 82.

Dora Halbersleben

F, b. 1908, d. 1908
Father*August John Halbersleben b. 7 Feb 1866, d. 3 Jan 1939
Mother*Mary Belle Smith b. 22 Aug 1870, d. 20 Jun 1933
Life EventDateDescription
Death1908Dora Halbersleben died in 1908.
Birth1908She was born in 1908.
She was the daughter of August John Halbersleben and Mary Belle Smith.

Esther Halbersleben

F, b. 1910, d. 1910
Father*August John Halbersleben b. 7 Feb 1866, d. 3 Jan 1939
Mother*Mary Belle Smith b. 22 Aug 1870, d. 20 Jun 1933
Life EventDateDescription
Death1910Esther Halbersleben died in 1910.
Birth1910She was born in 1910.
She was the daughter of August John Halbersleben and Mary Belle Smith.

Virginia May Giese

F, b. 27 February 1929, d. 21 November 2010
Father*Walter Arthur Giese b. 26 Feb 1892, d. 2 Aug 1973
Mother*Ella May Pierce b. 1 May 1897, d. 1 Mar 1976
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1955As of 1955,her married name was Dickey.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 February 1929Virginia May Giese was born on 27 February 1929.
She was the daughter of Walter Arthur Giese and Ella May Pierce.
Marriage1955Virginia May Giese married John W. Dickey in 1955.
Death21 November 2010Virginia May Giese died on 21 November 2010 at age 81






Virginia M. (Giese) Dickey died on Sunday, November 21 of complications from surgery for lung cancer. She was 81 and lived a full and active life. Virginia was born and raised in Los Angeles. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California where she was a Homecoming Princess and a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority. Virginia graduated from the University of Southern California Law Center in 1952 where she had a distinguished record. She was on the Southern California Law Review and was the only woman in her law school class to graduate.

Following graduation, Virginia worked as a research attorney for the Los Angeles Superior Court. In 1955 she married John W. Dickey, a fellow USC Law Center graduate. Virginia subsequently left law practice to raise her family. She found time to hone her skills in cooking, knitting, sewing and cake decoration. A lifelong resident of Southern California, she enjoyed travel to distant and exotic places. Virginia, her husband and her son Daniel shared a love of orchids. They raised many prize winning orchids and belonged to various southern California orchid societies. Virginia also loved long-haired dachshunds, beautifully designed clothes and all things Asian. She is survived by her daughters Dorothy and Denise, son Daniel, and granddaughter Deanna. Her daughters followed her (and their father's) footsteps and became lawyers while her son has carried on the family tradition of growing orchids. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 4 at 1 p.m. at Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1 Church Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Santa Monica College Foundation, 1900 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90405 or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, P.O. Box 780, New York, NY 10008-0780.

John W. Dickey

M, b. 27 August 1924, d. 13 May 2008
John W Dickey - Los Angeles County Court Commissioner
Life EventDateDescription
Birth27 August 1924John W. Dickey was born on 27 August 1924 at Kansas.
Marriage1955He married Virginia May Giese, daughter of Walter Arthur Giese and Ella May Pierce, in 1955.
Death13 May 2008John W. Dickey died on 13 May 2008 at age 83 DICKEY, John W. Retired Los Angeles County Superior Court Commissioner John W. Dickey died Tuesday at the age of 83 from complications of Parkinson's disease. Commissioner Dickey was born in Kansas in 1924 and lived in various parts of the Midwest as a child. With the advent of World War II, he served in the army and was stationed in Michigan where the Army enrolled him in a special intensive science curriculum. During World War II, Commissioner Dickey served in Germany and was awarded both the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Commissioner Dickey moved to Southern California with his family after the war. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Southern California and later received a law degree from the USC Law School. Following graduation from law school in 1953, Commissioner Dickey began a long and distinguished career in public service. He worked for six years as a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney and rose to become a special assistant to District Attorney Manley Bowler. As a prosecutor, Commissioner Dickey took the lead on the investigation into the murder of Marilyn Monroe and also advised the Los Angeles County Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Commission. After he left the District Attorney's Office for private practice, Commissioner Dickey was appointed to serve as a member of the same commission he had previously advised. Commissioner Dickey was appointed as a Los Angeles County Court Commissioner in 1972 and served in that capacity for 20 years. He spent most of that time serving as a family law commissioner. When Commissioner Dickey wasn't working, he enjoyed traveling-often to Asia - with his wife, Virginia. He shared his love of gardening with all of his family. Commissioner Dickey collaborated with his wife and son, Daniel, in growing many prize winning orchids. He retired in 1992 to spend more time with his family. Commissioner Dickey is survived by his wife, Virginia, also a graduate of the University of Southern California Law School, and daughters Dorothy and Denise, son Daniel, and granddaughter Deanna. Commissioner Dickey was quite proud that both daughters became attorneys and that his son continued his interest in growing orchids. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, May 20 at 1 p.m. at Saint Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1 Church Rd., Thousand Oaks, CA 91362. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research.