John V. Diener

John V. Diener
35th Mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin
In office 1929–1937
Preceded by	James H. McGillan
Succeeded by	John S. Farrell
Personal details
Born	John Vernon Diener (1887-01-23)January 23, 1887 Baraboo, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died	May 29, 1937(1937-05-29) (aged 50)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Margaret Wigman ​ (m. 1914)​
Children	6
Alma mater	Notre Dame Law School
Occupation	Politician
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Army
Rank	Officer
Unit	30th Infantry Division (119th Infantry Regiment)
Battles/wars	World War I

John Vernon Diener (January 23, 1887 – May 29, 1937) was an American politician who served as the 35th mayor of Green Bay, Wisconsin, from 1929 to 1937.

Biography

Diener was born in Baraboo, Wisconsin, in 1887. He graduated from Notre Dame Law School before moving to Green Bay. Diener later practiced law with future U.S. Representative Thomas F. Konop. In 1914, Diener married Margaret Wigman. They had six children. During World War I, he served as an officer in the United States Army with the 119th Infantry Regiment of the 30th Infantry Division. Diener died in 1937.

Political career

Diener was mayor from 1929 to 1937. Previously, he was an unsuccessful candidate for district attorney of Brown County, Wisconsin. He was a Democrat.