PURSELL, Carl Duane (1932-2009)
Republican of Michigan 
2nd congressional district
Served in House 1977-1992
Biography
Representative from Michigan; born in Imlay City, Lapeer County, Mich., December 19, 1932; educated in the public schools of Plymouth, Mich.; graduated from Plymouth High School, 1951; teacher-businessman; served in United States Army, 1957-1959; member, Wayne County (Mich.) Board of Commissioners, 1969-1970; served in Michigan senate, 1971-1977; elected as a Republican to the Ninety-fifth and to the seven succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1977-January 3, 1993); was not a candidate for renomination in 1992 to the One Hundred Third Congress; died on June 11, 2009, in Plymouth, Mich.; interment at Riverside Cemetery, Plymouth, Mich.Courtesy of Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
