Dennis Parmenter

Dennis W. Parmenter (December 27, 1950 – December 12, 2020) was an American politician and lawyer.

Dennis Parmenter
Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
from the 62nd district
In office
January 11, 1999 – January 7, 2001
Preceded byWilliam Bernau
Succeeded byBarbara Finch
Personal details
Born(1950-12-27)December 27, 1950
Elkhart, Iowa, United States
DiedDecember 12, 2020(2020-12-12) (aged 69)
Des Moines, Iowa
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materNorth Polk Community School District, Iowa State University, Drake University Law School
OccupationLawyer

Parmenter was born in Elkhart, Iowa to parents Paul Parmenter and Kathryn, née Ault. After his mother died, his father remarried, to Sandra Sorenson. Dennis Parmenter attended North Polk High School, Iowa State University, and the Drake University School of Law. He married Kathy Houge in October 1970, with whom he had three children. Parmenter was an Assistant Story County Attorney, and in 1979, established his legal practice in Huxley.[1]

Parmenter previously served as mayor of Huxley.[1] A Democrat, he was a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from 1999 to 2001 (62nd district).[2]

He died on December 12, 2020, in Des Moines.[1] Parmenter's memorial service was held in June 2021.[3]

References
  1. "Dennis Parmenter". Des Moines Register. December 18, 2020. Retrieved February 17, 2022.
  2. Iowa Legislative Services Agency. "Representative Dennis W. Parmenter". Retrieved 16 October 2015.
  3. "Dennis W. Parmenter". Des Moines Register. June 4, 2021. Retrieved February 17, 2022.


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