DIETER DAMM, son of Dieter, Sr., was born in Greene county, Ill., in 1851. He was reared on a farm, and received his education in the district schools. In 1870, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Meister, a native of this county. Their union has been blessed with six children - Elizabeth, Dieter, Bena, Catherine, Elias and Mary, who are all attending school. Dieter farms 160 acres of the homestead, and carries on general farming. He also runs a cider mill, making cider for customers. He is a member of the Presbyterian church. Dieter is a pleasant gentleman, and is bound to leave a favorable opinion with all whom he comes in contact with.