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
Governor	Alex J. Groesbeck
Preceded by	Andrew B. Dougherty
Succeeded by	William W. Potter
Personal details
Born	(1888-06-08)June 8, 1888 Hudson, Michigan, US
Died	July 1, 1931(1931-07-01) (aged 43) Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Political 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]