House 1979-80 (District 28B); House 1981-92 (District 23A)
Party when first elected: Independent Republican
Counties Served: Brown, Cottonwood, Nicollet, Redwood
College of St. Thomas; B.S.; Political Science, also listed as a B.A.University of California, Hastings College of Law; J.D.; 1963
Spouse: Janet Children: One child (15 foster children): Matthew (son) Family Members Who Have Served in the Minnesota Legislature: Jerry Dempsey - Brother
Religion reported by a family member.