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2020.9.123Description
Photograph of Willis Diekema in his WW1 uniform.History
Willis Alcott Diekema was born in Holland, MI on 10-5-1892 to Gerrit J. Diekema and Mary Alcott. He passed away in Pinellas Co., FL on 10-27-1988.Willis married Beatrice Steketee (1897-1988) in Holland, MI on 11-10-1923. Their children included Sarah Diekema and Doris Diekema (1926-2002).
The 1910, 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Census shows Willis living in Holland, MI. Willis was a veteran of WW1.