Sanford E. Charron

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

Sanford E. Charron
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 102nd district
In office
January 1, 1965 – January 1, 1967
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byGeorge Prescott
Personal details
Born(1917-05-13)May 13, 1917
Crawford County, Michigan
DiedMarch 1, 2008(2008-03-01) (aged 90)
Political partyDemocratic
Republican (1968)

Early life and education

Sanford E. Charron was born on May 13, 1917 in Crawford County, Michigan to parents Oscar Edward Charron and Antoinette May Charron.[1] Sanford graduated high school.[2]

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.[2] 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.[3] In 1968, Charron ran for the same state house seat as a Republican, but was again defeated.[4]

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.[2][4]

Death

Charron died on March 1, 2008. Charron was interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Crawford County.[1]

References
  1. "Sanford Everret "Sam" Charron Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  2. "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  3. "Legislator Details - Sanford E. Charron". Michigan Legislature. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  4. "Chapot to Chasanow". Political Graveyard. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
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