Background
Genty, Richard Daniel was born on November 10, 1926 in Minneapolis. Son of Wilfred Thomas and Lyal Helena (Tracy) Genty.
Genty, Richard Daniel was born on November 10, 1926 in Minneapolis. Son of Wilfred Thomas and Lyal Helena (Tracy) Genty.
Student, St. Thomas college, 1947-1949; Bachelor of Science in Law, St. Paul College, 1951; Bachelor of Laws, St. Paul College, 1953; Juris Doctor honorary, William Mitchell College, 1969.
City attorney, City of Maple Grove, Minnesota, 1955-1960;
partner, Engstrom & Genty Law Office, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, 1955-1960;
private practice, Winsted, Minnesota, 1960-1976;
partner, Genty & Eggert PA Law Office, Winsted, 1976-1989;
private practice, Winsted, 1989-1993;
retired, 1993. City attorney City of Winsted, Minnesota, 1960-1985. Chief public defender 1st Judicial District, Minnesota, 1967-1985.
Corporation secretary Sterner Lighting Sys., Inc., 1960-1987, Winsted Area Business Development Corporation, 1962-1994. Vice president Winsted Improvement Corporation, 1978-1985.
Board directors Mc Leod Treatment Programs, Inc., Hatchinson, Minnesota, 1997-1905, Adult Training and Habilitation, Winsted, since 1997. Active Winsted Chamber of Commerce, since 1960, president, 1962-1963. Active Winsted Airport Communications, 1962-1985.
With United States Navy 1944-1946. Member American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association (board governors 1969-1977, 81-83), Association of Trial Lawyers of America, American Legion (Commander Winsted Post 407 1995-2002. Law and order chairman 3d district 1996-1901), Veterans of Foreign Wars, Knights of Columbus.
Married Joan Elizabeth Kirkwood, February 23, 1951: children: Janet Marie, Richard D. Junior, John Michael, Cynthia Lynn, Teresa Louise, Kathleen Joanne, Thomas Matthew, Maureen Marnell.