Clare Retan
American politician
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Clare Arthur Retan (June 8, 1888 – July 1, 1931) was a Michigan lawyer.
GovernorAlex J. Groesbeck
Preceded byAndrew B. Dougherty
Succeeded byWilliam W. Potter
BornJune 8, 1888
Hudson, Michigan, US
Clare Retan | |
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| Michigan Attorney General | |
| In office October 1926 – December 1926 | |
| Governor | Alex J. Groesbeck |
| Preceded by | Andrew B. Dougherty |
| Succeeded by | William W. Potter |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 8, 1888 Hudson, Michigan, US |
| Died | July 1, 1931 (aged 43) Windsor, Ontario, Canada |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ferne Inez Listeman |
| Alma mater | University of Michigan Law School |
Early life
Retan was born on June 8, 1888, in Hudson, Michigan, to parents Frank Arthur and Florence Agnes Retan.[1]
Education
Retan graduated from the University of Michigan Law School.
Career
Retan, after his graduation, began to practice law. In October 1926, Retan was appointed to the position of Michigan Attorney General by Governor Alex J. Groesbeck, where he served for the rest of the year.[1]
Personal life
Reten married Ferne Inez Listeman in 1923.
Death
Retan died on July 1, 1931, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.[1]
