Background
Hendee was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hendee was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Hendee graduated from Shorewood High School in Shorewood, Wisconsin and later graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Michigan Law School, after which he became a practicing attorney.
During World World War II, Hendee served in the United States Army. Hendee served in the Wisconsin State Senate in 1957 and was a Republican. In 1960, Hendee was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin"s 5th congressional district, losing to incumbent Henry South. Reuss.
Hendee was a member of the Society of the Holy Name and the Knights of Columbus.