Clare Retan

Clare Arthur Retan (June 8, 1888 – July 1, 1931) was a Michigan lawyer.

Clare Retan
Michigan Attorney General
In office
October 1926 – December 1926
GovernorAlex J. Groesbeck
Preceded byAndrew B. Dougherty
Succeeded byWilliam W. Potter
Personal details
Born(1888-06-08)June 8, 1888
Hudson, Michigan
DiedJuly 1, 1931(1931-07-01) (aged 43)
Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Ferne Inez Listeman
Alma materUniversity 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][2]

Education

Retan graduated from the University of Michigan Law School.[2]

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][2]

Personal life

Reten married Ferne Inez Listeman in 1923.[2]

Death

Retan died on July 1, 1931 in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.[1][2]

References
  1. "Resa to Reynoldo". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  2. "Clare Arthur Retan Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
Legal offices
Preceded by
Andrew B. Dougherty		 Michigan Attorney General
1926–1926		 Succeeded by
William W. Potter
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