Background
O'Connell, David Paul was born on June 3, 1940 in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. Son of Basil and Dorothy (Zimny) O'C.
O'Connell, David Paul was born on June 3, 1940 in Bottineau County, North Dakota, United States. Son of Basil and Dorothy (Zimny) O'C.
Associate of Arts, Minot State University, Bottineau, 1960.
President North Central Electrical, since 1980. Member District 6 North Dakota House of Representatives, 1983—1988, North Dakota State Senate, since 1989, minority leader. Director Sunprarie Grain, since 1990.
Chairman Joint Constitution Revision com. Member Education & Transportation committees.
Chamber of Commerce; Farmers Union. Farm Bureau; Lansford Fire & Ambulance Squad. Knights of Columbus; Bottineau Wildlife Club.
Married Anadine Picard, 1960. Children:Russell, Patricia Hetland, Marlys.