Background
Dreystadt, Nicholas was born on September 30, 1889 in Germany. Son of John and Margaret (Henne) Dreystadt.
Dreystadt, Nicholas was born on September 30, 1889 in Germany. Son of John and Margaret (Henne) Dreystadt.
Educated in college at Saarbrucken, Germany.
With General Motors Corporation, Detroit, Michigan, since 1916, beginning in service department of Chicago branch and advancing through positions of responsibility, became general parts and service manager Cadillac factory, 1926, became works manager Cadillac Motor Carolina Division, 1932, general manager since 1934, also vice president General Motors Corporation since 1942, member General Motors administration committee since 1945, general manager Chevrolet Motor Division since June 4, 1946. Director Goebel Brewing Company.
Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Clubs: Recess, Detroit Athletic (member board directors), Orchard Lake Country (Detroit), Bloomfield Hills Country.
Married Georgia Humphrey, September 5, 1928. Children: Margaret Mary, John Nicholas.