Background
DIEKEMA, Gerrit John was born on March 27, 1859 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Wiepke and Hendrikje (Stegeman) Diekema.
DIEKEMA, Gerrit John was born on March 27, 1859 in Holland, Michigan, United States. Son of Wiepke and Hendrikje (Stegeman) Diekema.
Hope College, Michigan, Bachelor of Arts, 1881, Master of Arts, 1884. University of Michigan, Bachelor of Laws, 1883. Hope College, Doctor of Laws, 1913.
Leona M. Belser, 1920. Admitted to bar, 1883. Practiced law with firm of Diekema and Kollen, 1901-1911.
Spouse Mary E. Alcott, October 27, 1885, Holland, Michigan.