Background
Hempel, William J. was born on December 8, 1933 in Cook, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wilhelm F. and Margaret Elise (Peterson) Hempel.
Hempel, William J. was born on December 8, 1933 in Cook, Minnesota, United States. Son of Wilhelm F. and Margaret Elise (Peterson) Hempel.
Bachelor, Macalester College, 1955; Bachelor of Laws, New York University, 1958; Master of Laws, New York University, 1959; student, University Stockholm, 1959-1960.
Associate, Dorsey, Owen Law Firm, Minneapolis, 1960-1965; partner, Dorsey, Owen Law Firm, Minneapolis, 1966; chief deputy attorney general, State of Minnesota, St. Paul, 1967-1968; partner, Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, 1968-1987; director, Head, Hempel, Seifert & Vander Weide Professional Association, Minneapolis, since 1988.
Board directors Citizen's League, Minneapolis, 1969-1970. Trustee Macalester College, St. Paul, 1972-1975. Chairman Macalester Alumni Association, 1970-1971, board of trustees, Grace Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis, 1973-1975.
Member American Bar Association, Minnesota Bar Association, Hennepin County Bar Association Clubs: Minneapolis.
Married Kay Leone Chappell, April 10, 1965. Children: Linnea Kay, Elise Margaret, Drew William.
