Bio: Dempsey, Harry (Retires from Owen Fire Dept. – May 1973)

Transcriber: stan@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Dempsey, Tietsch

---------Source: OWEN ENTERPRISE (Owen, Clark County, Wis.) 09 Aug 1973

On Saturday, July 31, 1973, Harry and Myrtle Dempsey were honored at a retirement party in recognition of their service to the Owen Community Fire Department. Harry retired in May with 39 years as a member and 25 years as chief. He joined the department in May 1934 and was appointed chief in May 1948, succeeding Harold Tietsch. Harry was instrumental in making the fire and ambulance service what it is today.
 

 

 


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