Charles H. Varnum

Charles H. Varnum was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing a portion of the Upper Peninsula for 26 years.[1][2]

Charles H. Varnum
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 107th district
In office
January 1, 1967  December 31, 1982
Preceded byEinar E. Erlandsen
Succeeded byPat Gagliardi
Personal details
Born(1933-07-09)July 9, 1933
Jonesville, Michigan
DiedFebruary 26, 1999(1999-02-26) (aged 65)
Cleveland, Ohio
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)Sherry
Alma materNorthern Michigan University
Hillsdale College
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceMarine Corps
RankSergeant
Battles/warsKorean War

A native of Jonesville, Varnum attended Ferris Institute and Hillsdale College. While at Hillsdale, Varnum became a member of Delta Tau Delta. He served in the Marines during the Korean War. Varnum then moved to Manistique and was a teacher, a member of the Schoolcraft County board of supervisors, and a member of the Manistique city council. He was elected to the House in 1966.[3]

After leaving the House in 1982, Varnum became Manistique city manager and served there until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of Rotary, the Elks, the American Legion, and the V.F.W. Varnum died on February 26, 1999, aged 65.[4][5][6]

References

  1. 1981-1982 Michigan Manual: Charles H. Varnum
  2. The Political Graveyard: Varnum, Charles H.
  3. House Resolution 29 (1999): A resolution offered as a memorial for Charles H. Varnum, former member of the House of Representatives
  4. Northern Michigan University: Charles H. Varnum Papers
  5. "Former Rep. Charlie Varnum Dies at Age 65". Gongwer News Service. 1 March 1999.
  6. 'Charles H. Varnum-obituary,' Englewood Sun (Florida), March 10, 1999, pg. 8
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