Charles H. Varnum

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, U.S.
DiedFebruary 26, 1999(1999-02-26) (aged 65)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseSherry
Alma materNorthern Michigan University
Hillsdale College
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceMarine Corps
RankSergeant
Battles/warsKorean War

Charles Henry Varnum (July 9, 1933 – February 26, 1999)[1] was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing a portion of the Upper Peninsula for 26 years.[2][3]

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.[4]

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.[5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ "Legislator Details - Charles Henry Varnum". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
  2. ^ 1981-1982 Michigan Manual: Charles H. Varnum
  3. ^ The Political Graveyard: Varnum, Charles H.
  4. ^ House Resolution 29 (1999): A resolution offered as a memorial for Charles H. Varnum, former member of the House of Representatives
  5. ^ Northern Michigan University: Charles H. Varnum Papers
  6. ^ "Former Rep. Charlie Varnum Dies at Age 65". Gongwer News Service. 1 March 1999.
  7. ^ 'Charles H. Varnum-obituary,' Englewood Sun (Florida), March 10, 1999, pg. 8