title: Clare Retan
text: # Clare Retan
  
  Clare Arthur Retan (June 8, 1888 – July 1, 1931) was a Michigan lawyer.
  
  ## Early life
  
  Retan was born on June 8, 1888, in Hudson, Michigan, to parents Frank Arthur and Florence Agnes Retan.
  
  ## 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.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Reten married Ferne Inez Listeman in 1923.
  
  ## Death
  
  Retan died on July 1, 1931, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.
  
  