Eugene R. Cater

Eugene R. Cater (December 8, 1923 – 1990) was a Michigan politician.

Eugene R. Cater
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 98th district
In office
January 13, 1965 – December 31, 1966
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byDennis O. Cawthorne
Personal details
Born(1923-12-08)December 8, 1923
St. Joseph, Missouri
Died1990 (aged 66-67)
Political partyDemocratic

Early life and education

Cater was born on December 8, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri. Cater was of Danish ancestry. Cater was a graduate of Ludington High School.[1]

Military career

Cater served in the United States Army during World War II.[2] Cater then served as a United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.[1] Cater was a member of the National Order of the Trench Rats and the Disabled American Veterans.[2]

Career
Petoskey stone as it appeared in the 1965 to 1966 edition of the Michigan Manual

On November 4, 1964, Cater was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives, where he represented the 98th district from January 13, 1965 to December 31, 1966. In May 1965, Cater, along with Republican Stanley M. Powell, introduced House Bill 2297, which sought to make the Petoskey stone Michigan's state stone. The bill was passed by the state house on May 19, 1965. On June 28, 1965, the bill was signed by Michigan Governor George W. Romney during a ceremony which was attended by Cater and Powell. During the ceremony, Cater presented Governor Romney with a tie clasp and cufflink set made of Petoskey stones.[3]

Personal life

In 1948, Cater married Donna Mae Fenner. Together, they had one child.[4] Cater was a member of the Elks, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the American Legion. Cater was also a Freemason.[2] Cater was Lutheran.[4]

Death

Cater died in 1990. He was interred at Lakeview Cemetery in Ludington.[5]

References
  1. "House Photos and Biographies, 1965-1966" (PDF). Michigan Legislature. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  2. "Castleberry to Cator". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  3. "Petoskey Stone Celebrates 55 Years as Michigan's State Stone". West Michigan Tourist Association. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  4. "Legislator Details - Eugene R. Cater". Library of Michigan. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
  5. "Eugene R. Cater Memorial". Find a Grave. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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