Full Name:
Merton 'Cap' Lyle Dierks
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Gloria; 4 Children: Jon, Thomas, Christopher, Stephanie
Birth Date:
07/02/1932
Birth Place:
O'Neill, NE
Home City:
Ewing, NE
Religion:
Catholic
DVM, Kansas State University, 1961
BS, Agriculture, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, 1954
Senator
Candidate, Nebraska State Senate, District 40, 2010
Board Member Ewing Board of Education, 1969-1984, 2004-2006
Board of Directors, Organization for Competitive Markets, 1998-present
Rancher, 1968-present
Owner, O'Neill Veterinary Clinic, 1973-1992
Owner, Dierks Veterinary Service, 1961-1973
1st Lieutenant, Air National Guard, 1954-1956
Board of Directors, Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association, 1990-present
Member, Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association, 1961-present
Member, American Quarterhorse Association
Member, American Veterinary Medical Association, present
Member, Knights of Columbus, present
Member, Nebraska Stockgrowers Association
Member, O'Neil Chamber of Commerce
American Legion, Sanders Post, Ewing, NE, 1956-2002
Member, United States Animal Health Association-Brucellosis Committee, 1976-1987
Board of Directors, Saint Anthony's Hospital, 1977-1986
President/Member, Ewing School Board, 1969-1984
President, Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association, 1983
President, Nebraska Veterinary Medical Association, 1983
President, Ewing Commercial Club, 1962-1963