Background
Purdy, Richard Lionel was born on June 12, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of Liomel Roland and Olive Maxine (Schanzenbaker) Purdy.
Purdy, Richard Lionel was born on June 12, 1928 in Battle Creek, Michigan, United States. Son of Liomel Roland and Olive Maxine (Schanzenbaker) Purdy.
Student, Western Michigan University, 1949. Doctor of Dental Surgery, Northwestern University, 1953. Certified orthodontics, Columbia University, New York City, 1964.
General practice dentistry, Kalamazoo, 1955-1962. Practice dentistry specializing in orthodontics Portage, Michigan, 1964-1988. Retired, 1988.
Served to 1st lieutenant, United States Army, 1953-1955. Member American Dental Association, American Association Orthodontists. Lodges: Rotary.
Married Olive Jean Huss, July 5, 1953. Children: Margaret Ann Purdy Gatherer, Philip Richard.