| Charles H. Varnum | |
| State House: | Michigan |
| Term Start: | January 1, 1967 |
| Term End: | December 31, 1982 |
| Birth Date: | 9 July 1933 |
| Birth Place: | Jonesville, Michigan, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Spouse: | Sherry |
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| Allegiance: | United States |
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Charles Henry Varnum (July 9, 1933February 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]