Legislator Details
Image Description:
Clarence F. Graebner portrait from Manual 1959 p.xlxi
Clarence F. Graebner portrait from Manual 1959 p.xlxi
Clarence F. Graebner
AKA:
Number of sessions served 8
Gender: Male
Age at election: 47
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 10/13/1899
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Death
Date: 2/23/1967
City: Torrance, California
County:
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date:
City: Saginaw, MI
County: Saginaw County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Oakwood Memorial Mausoleum
Marital Information:
married Marguerite Smith on 6/7/1922; children: Clarence F., Jr. & Sally Jean Spyker
Number of Children: 2
Background
Religion: Lutheran
Military Service:
Occupation: insurance business
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
graduated Arthur Hill HS, 1918, Saginaw
Biographical Sketch:
Son of former State Senator, Henry J.P. and Caroline(Friedlein)Graebner. Clerked in grocery store formerly owned by his father 1918-1921. May 1, 1921 started in insurance business. Past president of the Saginaw Association of Insurance Agents. A former administrator of estates and secretary and treasurer of the Saginaw Products Corp.. Member of the Pioneer Club, Germania Club, Lutheran men's Club, and Fordney Club.
Notable Facts:
Enjoyed hunting & fishing.
His father was state Sen. Henry J. P. Graebner.
Elected to the House of Representatives in 1946, 1948, 1950, and 1952.
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On:
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 22
District Description: Saginaw County
Date Elected: 11/8/1960
Date Sworn In: 1/11/1961
Date Left Office: 12/31/1962
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Insurance , Health and Welfare
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 22
District Description: County of Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/4/1958
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1959
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Health and Welfare, Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 22
District Description: Saginaw County
Date Elected: 11/6/1956
Date Sworn In: 1/9/1957
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Health and Welfare
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Appropriations , Health and Welfare, Insurance
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: 22
District Description: Saginaw County
Date Elected: 11/2/1954
Date Sworn In: 1/12/1955
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Health and Welfare
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/4/1952
Date Sworn In: 1/14/1953
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Elected to eht state Senate in 1954
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Ways and Means
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/7/1950
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1951
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: Unknown
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Printing , Private Corporations , Public Health , Public Safety
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw
District Description: City of Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/2/1948
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1949
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Printing
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Central Michigan College of Education, Insurance , Michigan Employment Institution for the Blind , Public Health , Public Safety , University of Michigan
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Saginaw
County of Residence Saginaw
District: Saginaw 1
District Description: City of Saginaw
Date Elected: 11/5/1946
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1947
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on the University of Michigan