Sanford E. Charron Explained

Sanford E. Charron
State House:Michigan
District:102nd
Term Start:January 1, 1965
Term End:January 1, 1967
Predecessor:District established
Successor:George Prescott
Birth Date:13 May 1917
Birth Place:Crawford County, Michigan, US
Party:Democratic
Republican (1968)

Sanford Everret Charron (May 13, 1917March 1, 2008) was a Michigan politician.

Early life and education

Sanford E. Charron was born on May 13, 1917, in Crawford County, Michigan. Sanford graduated high school.[1]

Career

Charron served in the United States Army Corps of Engineers. Charron worked as a service station operator. Charron had served as a township clerk and a councilman.[1] On November 4, 1964, Charron was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 102nd district. Charron assumed office on January 1, 1965, and was sworn into the office on January 13, 1965. In 1966, Charron sought re-election, but was defeated in the Democratic primary that year. Charron left office on January 1, 1967.[2] In 1968, Charron ran for the same state house seat as a Republican, but was again defeated.[3]

Personal life

During his time in the legislature, Charron lived in Pinconning, Michigan. In 1937, Charron married Loretta Virginia Sorenson. Together, they had five children. Charron was a member of the Lions Club and the Disabled American Veterans. Charron was Lutheran.[1] [3]

Death

Charron died on March 1, 2008.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966 . . March 30, 2021.
  2. Web site: Legislator Details - Sanford E. Charron . . March 30, 2021.
  3. Web site: Chapot to Chasanow. . March 30, 2021.
  4. Web site: Loretta and Sanford Charron. MLive . May 17, 2023.