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 by	William Bernau
Succeeded by	Barbara Finch
Personal details
Born	(1950-12-27)December 27, 1950 Elkhart, Iowa, United States
Died	December 12, 2020(2020-12-12) (aged 69) Des Moines, Iowa
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	North Polk Community School District, Iowa State University, Drake University Law School
Occupation	Lawyer

Parmenter was born in Elkhart, Iowa to his parents Paul Parmenter and Kathryn, née Ault. After his mother died, his father remarried 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]