William E. Woltemade, (ca. 1916-1991), Architect
William E. Woltemade was born in Alton, Illinois, circa 1916. While attending the University of Nebraska, he was a member of the UNL band and a stadium employee. After college, he fought in the Army during World War II. He went on to work with Davis Fenton Stange Darling for thirty-four years. Woltemade was married to Alice. He was a Lifetime Big Red Booster, as well as a member of UNL Rebounders Club, City Golf Association, Extra Point Club, B.P.O.E., and American Legion Post 3. His leadership positions included president of the Extra Point Club (1970-1971) and chairman of the Nebraska State Elks Golf Committee (1980-1990). Woltemade died on October 12, 1991, at the age of 75.[2]
This page is a contribution to the publication, Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. See the format and contents page for more information on the compilation and page organization.
Contents
[hide]Compiled Nebraska Directory Listings
Lincoln, Nebraska, 1970-1976
Educational & Professional Associations
1933-1937: student, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska.[2]
1933-1937: stadium employee, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska.[2]
____: United States Army.[2]
1971-1974: architect, Davis Fenton Stange Darling, Architects & Engineers, Lincoln, Nebraska.[1][a]
1976-1978: architect, Davis Fenton Stange Darling, Architects & Engineers, Lincoln, Nebraska.[a]
1980: retired.
Buildings & Projects
Notes
a. It is known that Woltemade worked at the firm for thirty-four years [2], but his exact dates of employment are not known, beyond what is in the Educational and Professional Associations section.
References
1. D. Murphy, personal knowledge.
2. “Woltemade,” Lincoln Journal-Star (October 14, 1991), 8:2.
Page Citation
D. Murphy, “William E. Woltemade, (ca. 1916-1991), Architect,” in David Murphy, Edward F. Zimmer, and Lynn Meyer, comps. Place Makers of Nebraska: The Architects. Lincoln: Nebraska State Historical Society, February 10, 2015. http://www.e-nebraskahistory.org/index.php?title=Place_Makers_of_Nebraska:_The_Architects Accessed, April 10, 2025.
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