Clare Arthur Retan (June 8, 1888July 1, 1931) was a Michigan lawyer.
Retan was born on June 8, 1888, in Hudson, Michigan, to parents Frank Arthur and Florence Agnes Retan.
Retan graduated from the University of Michigan Law School.
Retan, after his graduation, began to practice law. In October 1926, Retan was appointed to the position of Michigan Attorney General by Governor Alex J. Groesbeck, where he served for the rest of the year.
Reten married Ferne Inez Listeman in 1923.
Retan died on July 1, 1931, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada.