Faribault’s Dean Purdie has been named a lifetime member of Faribault Rotary Club. Purdie was first installed as a Rotarian in 1964 by his father, Clarence Purdie, then club president. It was the first time in the club’s history that a president inducted their child. While Clarence was the club’s 44th president, Dean served as its 58th, from 1977-78. Dean was a club member for 27 years before taking his leave in 1991. Purdie also served as the city’s mayor from 1989-92. Today, at 90, Purdie is back and as charming as ever. |
