Background
Korpela was born in Wakefield, Michigan.
Korpela was born in Wakefield, Michigan.
He attended Allan Hancock College and the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Korpela was elected to the Assembly in 1968 and 1970. Previously, he was Superintendent of Schools of Washburn, Wisconsin, from 1963 to 1968. In 1972, Korpela was a candidate for the Wisconsin State Senate from the 25th district.
He lost to Daniel Theno.
Korpela is a Democrat.