Clare Arthur Retan (June 8, 1888July 1, 1931) was a

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lawyer.

Early life

Retan was born on June 8, 1888, in

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, to parents Frank Arthur and Florence Agnes Retan.

Education

Retan graduated from the

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Career

Retan, after his graduation, began to practice law. In October 1926, Retan was appointed to the position of

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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

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, Canada.

References

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