Legislator Details
Image Description:
F. Charles Raap portrait from Manual 1959 p.lx
Number of sessions served 4
Gender: Male
Age at election: 34
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 11/4/1920
City: Chester Township, MI
County: Ottawa County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 10/11/1989
City: Rochester, MN
County: Olmsted County, MN
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 10/15/1989
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County:
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Marital Information:
married Eileen E. Okari or Oikari, dau. of Charles Henry and Mary Anne Oikari, in Muskegon, 12-24-1948; children: 3, Charles, Joan (Ardis) and Russell
married Virginia 'Ginny'? who died in 1988--obit gives only the name Virginia as his wife
Number of Children: 3
Background
Religion:
Military Service: United States Navy
Occupation: machinist
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
public schools of Conklin & Ravenna
Biographical Sketch:
Son of John and Ila Irene (Gilespie) Raap. He was employed at Continental Motors Corp. as a machinist. He served as county board chairman, road commissioner Member of Elks, Moose, Lakewood civic Association, Fox Lake Rod and Gun Club, N.A.A.C.P., Eagles, Urban League; served on Geriatrics Council and Muskegon Association for the Mentally Retarded. He was a strong supported of local sanitation/water services and community based mental health services.
Notable Facts:
He was first chairman of the Muskegon Co. Board of Commissioners after it was reorganized in 1968.
His first name was Ferne; nickname, Curly
Last residence was Muskegon. He died of cancer at the Mayo Clinic.
Sessions Served:
Committees Served On: Agriculture , Apportionment , Marine Affairs , Mental Health
City of Residence: Ravenna
County of Residence Muskegon
District Description: Townships of Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Egelston, Fruitland, Fruitport, Holton, Laketon, Moorland, Muskegon (part), Norton, Ravenna and Sullivan; cities of North Muskegon and Roosevelt Park in Muskegon County
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Mental Health; Vice-Chair of the Committee on Marine Affairs
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Agriculture , Public Utilities
City of Residence: Twin Lake
County of Residence Muskegon
District Description: Cities of Montague,North Muskegon, Roosevelt Park and Whitehall; townships Blue Lake, Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Eggleston, Fruitland, Fruitport, Holton, Laketon, Montague, Mooreland, Muskegon, Norton, Ravenna, Sullivan, Whitehall and White River
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Agriculture , State Capitol and Public Buildings
City of Residence: Twin Lake
County of Residence Muskegon
District Description: Cities of Montague, North Muskegon, Roosevelt Park and Whitehall; townships of Blue Lake, Casnovia, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Eggleston, Fruitland, Fruitport, Holton, Laketon, Montague, Mooreland, Muskegon, Norton, Ravenna, Sullivan, Whitehall and White River
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Committees Served On: Aeronautics, Agriculture , State Capitol and Public Buildings
City of Residence: Twin Lake
County of Residence Muskegon
District Description: Cities of Montague, Muskegon Heights, North Muskegon, Roosevelt Park and Whitehall; townships Blue Lake, Casinova, Cedar Creek, Dalton, Eggleston, Fruitland, Fruitport, Holton, Laketon, Montague, Mooreland, Muskegon, Norton, Ravenna, Sullivan, Whitehall and White River
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Bibliography:
Manual 1955 p.207; Manual 1957 p.202; PolGryd; 1989 HJ p.2473, HR428; SSDI; MIMarRec 1867-1952; MNDeathInd 1908-2002; MuskChron 10-12-1989 p.1A and 2A;
