Leo Diederich and Mary Ternes Relatives--Details (revised) - Person Sheet
Leo Diederich and Mary Ternes Relatives--Details (revised) - Person Sheet
NameNorman Frank Diederich 
Birth21 Oct 1908, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Baptism1 Nov 1908, St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Death29 Jan 1989, Mayfield Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Burial31 Jan 1989, All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township, Geauga County, Ohio
OccupationElectrical engineer and manufacturer’s representative.
EducationBachelor’s degree from Case Institute of Technology--1932.
FatherLeo Felix Diederich (1871-1942)
MotherMary Louise Ternes (1871-1948)
Spouses
Birth13 Nov 1907, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Baptism17 Nov 1907, Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Death24 Oct 1991, Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio
Burial28 Oct 1991, All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township, Geauga County, Ohio
OccupationElementary school teacher and administrator.
EducationBachelor’s degree from Western Reserve University; student at Teacher’s College, Columbia University.
FatherWilhelm Gaertner (1861-1929)
MotherAnna Maria Siepen (1869-1929)
Marriage28 Jun 1941, Our Lady of Peace Church, Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Notes for Norman Frank Diederich
In addition to his family and professional activities, Norman Diederich was a member of a number of organizations, including the Serra Club and the Beaumont School for Girls Fathers’ Club. He was the president of the Father’s Club and volunteered for many years at the school from the time his three daughters attended Beaumont until his death. A tree was planted in his memory at the side of Lake Garda on the Beaumont School campus.
Notes for Agnes Marie Gertrude (Spouse 1)
Agnes Gaertner Diederich taught for thirteen years before her marriage in 1941, including teaching gifted and talented children on the radio for the Cleveland Public School System. She returned to teaching and school administration about 1960. In addition to rearing her children, she was active in Catholic Church-related activities, such as the Mothers’ Club of Beaumont School for Girls, serving as president for two years.