| Charles H. Varnum | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the 107th district | |
| In office January 1, 1967 – December 31, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Einar E. Erlandsen |
| Succeeded by | Pat Gagliardi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1933-07-09)July 9, 1933 Jonesville, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1999(1999-02-26) (aged 65) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sherry |
| Alma mater | Northern Michigan University Hillsdale College |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Marine Corps |
| Rank | Sergeant |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
Charles Henry Varnum (July 9, 1933 – February 26, 1999) was a Republican member of the Michigan House of Representatives, representing a portion of the Upper Peninsula for 26 years.
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.
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.
References
- "Legislator Details - Charles Henry Varnum". Library of Michigan. Retrieved August 10, 2022.
- 1981-1982 Michigan Manual: Charles H. Varnum
- The Political Graveyard: Varnum, Charles H.
- House Resolution 29 (1999): A resolution offered as a memorial for Charles H. Varnum, former member of the House of Representatives
- Northern Michigan University: Charles H. Varnum Papers
- "Former Rep. Charlie Varnum Dies at Age 65". Gongwer News Service. 1 March 1999.
- 'Charles H. Varnum-obituary,' Englewood Sun (Florida), March 10, 1999, pg. 8
- 1933 births
- 1999 deaths
- People from Jonesville, Michigan
- People from Schoolcraft County, Michigan
- Hillsdale College alumni
- Ferris State University alumni
- Northern Michigan University alumni
- Educators from Michigan
- Michigan city council members
- County commissioners in Michigan
- Republican Party members of the Michigan House of Representatives
- 20th-century members of the Michigan Legislature