Background
Purtell, Dennis Joseph was born on December 1, 1940 in Milwaukee. Son of Robert F. and Florence (McCormack) Purtell.
Purtell, Dennis Joseph was born on December 1, 1940 in Milwaukee. Son of Robert F. and Florence (McCormack) Purtell.
Bachelor in History, University of Minnesota, 1962; Bachelor of Laws, University of Minnesota, 1965.
Shareholder, von Briesen & Purtell, South Carolina., Milwaukee, since 1965.
President Wisconsin Catholic Conference, Madison, 1977-1979, LaFarge Lifelong Learning Institute, 1972-1987. Board directors Milwaukee Foundation, 1989-1993. Member Milwaukee Bar Association (board directors 1976-1982, president 1979-1980), Wisconsin Bar Association (Board of Governors 1982-1986), American Academy Hospital Attorneys (president 1971-1972), Cath.Health Association (legal services committee St. Louis chapter 1983-1986), University Club, Oconomowoc Golf Club.
Married Judith Rutte, September 5, 1964. Children: Megan, Brian, Cara, Sara.