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'''Charles Henry "Chuck" Dillemuth''' (February 18, 1912 - August 29, 1989) was a Baton Rouge businessman, decorated war veteran, civic leader, and a pioneer in the establishment of the [[Republican Party]] in his adopted state of [[Louisiana]]. In 1960, Dillemuth was the GOP candidate for the [[United States House of Representatives]] from the Baton Rouge-based Sixth Congressional District. He was defeated by the incumbent [[Democrat]] [[James H. Morrison]] of Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish in the "Florida Parishes" to the east of Baton Rouge.  

'''Charles Henry "Chuck" Dillemuth''' (February 18, 1912 - August 29, 1989) was a [[Baton Rouge]] businessman, decorated war veteran, civic leader, and a pioneer in the establishment of the [[Republican Party]] in his adopted state of [[Louisiana]]. In 1960, Dillemuth was the GOP candidate for the [[United States House of Representatives]] from the Baton Rouge-based Sixth Congressional District. He was defeated by the incumbent [[Democrat]] [[James H. Morrison]] of Hammond in Tangipahoa Parish in the "Florida Parishes" to the east of Baton Rouge.  

Dillemuth was born in Oil City in Venango County in northwestern [[Pennsylvania]] to Charles A. Dillemuth and the former Anna Louise Welms (1890-1972). He attended [[Pennsylvania State University]].  

Dillemuth was born in Oil City in Venango County in northwestern [[Pennsylvania]] to Charles A. Dillemuth and the former Anna Louise Welms (1890-1972). He attended [[Pennsylvania State University]].  

In 1977, the Salvation Army presented Dillemuth with its highest honor, the "OTHERS" award. Thereafter, he received the Salvation Army's "Golden Deeds" award.  

In 1977, the Salvation Army presented Dillemuth with its highest honor, the "OTHERS" award. Thereafter, he received the Salvation Army's "Golden Deeds" award.  

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ruth Stephens (1915-1982), a Louisiana native.  

He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Ruth Stephens (1915-1982), a Louisiana native. Memorial services were held at the University [[United Methodist Church]], where Dillemuth was an active member. He was survived by six children:

 

Memorial services were held at the University [[United Methodist Church]], where Dillemuth was an active member. He was survived by six children:

* Charles Robert Dillemuth and Dean Dillemuth, both of Baton Rouge

* Charles Robert Dillemuth and Dean Dillemuth, both of Baton Rouge

[[Category:Republican Party]]

[[Category:Republican Party]]

[[Category:Louisiana]]

[[Category:Louisiana]]