He graduated from Shorewood High School in Shorewood, Wisconsin and later graduated from the College of the Holy Cross and the University of Michigan Law School, after which he became a practicing attorney and lobbyist.
During World War II, Hendee served in the United States Army.
Hendee was a member of the Society of the Holy Name and the Knights of Columbus.
In 1960, Hendee was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th congressional district, losing to incumbent Henry S.
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