William Edwin Dannemeyer (September 22, 1929 – July 9, 2019) was a conservative American politician, activist, and author, known for his opposition to LGBT rights.
He served as U.S.
Representative from the 39th Congressional District of California from 1979 to 1993, during which time he, along with friend and fellow Republican U.S.
Rep.
Robert K.
Dornan, came to personify Orange County conservatism.