Background
Pedtke, Daniel Herman was born on January 6, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman and Theckla (Prince) Pedtke.
Pedtke, Daniel Herman was born on January 6, 1906 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Herman and Theckla (Prince) Pedtke.
Museum B., DePaul University, 1935.
Appeared in organ and piano concerts, from 1925. Piano soloist Orchestra Hall, Chicago, 1927. Organist, choir director, 1924-1932.
Head department music College of Saint Teresa, Winona, Minnesota, 1932.
Head department music U. Notre Dame 1937-1955, professor emeritus, 1973-1976. Organist, choir director Saint Patrick’s Church, South Bend, Indiana.
Director Notre Dame Glee Club, 1938-1973.
Fellow American Guild Organists. Member Association University Professors, National Catholic Music Educators Association Indiana (member of advisory board).
Married Helen Melinski, September 2, 1937. Children: Dorothy, William, Mary, Theresa, Catherine, Robert, Daniel.