Background
Dannemeyer, William Edwin was born on September 22, 1929 in South Gate, California, United States. Son of Henry William and Charlotte Ernestine (Knapp) Dannemeyer.
Dannemeyer, William Edwin was born on September 22, 1929 in South Gate, California, United States. Son of Henry William and Charlotte Ernestine (Knapp) Dannemeyer.
Bachelor, Valparaiso University, 1950. Juris Doctor, University California, 1952. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Concordia Seminary, St. Louis & Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Doctor of Laws (honorary), Christ College, Irvine.
Individual practice law, Fullerton, California, 1957-1979. Assistant city attorney City of Fullerton, 1959-1962. Member California Assembly, 1963-1966, 77-78.
Judge pro tempore Municipal Court, 1966-1976, Superior Court, 1966-1976. Member Congress from 39th California District, 1979—1992, Budget, Judiciary, Energy & Commerce Committees. Chairman Republican Study Committee.
Ranking Republican Health & Environmental Subcommittee. Delaware Republican National Convention, 1980, 84. Member California Republican Assembly, California Republican Central Committee, Orange County Republican Central Committee.
Honorary national chairman Citizens for a Better America. Co-founder Americans For Voluntary School Prayer, 1995. Private United States Army, 1952, served in 66 Counter Intel Corps United States Army, Germany, corporal United States Army, 1954.
(Gay and Lesbian Studies, Homosexuality, American Studies)
Board of directors Orange County Lutheran High School, 1972-1978. Board directors Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, Southern California District. Special gifts chairman Capital Fund drive BoyScouts American Served with United States Army, 1950-1952.
Member Orange County Bar Association (director), Orange County Criminal Justice Council.
Married Evelyn Hoemann, August 27, 1955. Children: Bruce, Kim, Susan.