Carl Norman Crane (October 28, 1939 – April 14, 2024) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party and the Republican Party, he served in the East Baton Rouge City-Parish Council from 1977 to 1982 and in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1982 to 2007.[1]
Carl Crane | |
|---|---|
| Member of East Baton Rouge City-Parish Council | |
| In office 1977–1982 | |
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1982–2007 | |
| Preceded by | Frank P. Simoneaux |
| Succeeded by | Franklin Foil |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Carl Norman Crane October 28, 1939 Ponchatoula, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 2024 (aged 84) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic Republican |
| University of New Orleans Louisiana State University | |
Life and career
editCrane was born in Ponchatoula, Louisiana,[2] the son of Roy and Lillian Crane.[3] He attended the University of New Orleans, earning his M.A. degree. He also attended Louisiana State University, earning his B.A. degree.[4][5]
Crane served in the East Baton Rouge City-Parish Council from 1977 to 1982.[6] After his service in the City-Parish Council, he then served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1982 to 2007.[1][5]
Death
editCrane died on April 14, 2024, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 84.[2][7]
References
edit- 1 2 "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved April 23, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 "Carl Crane". Echovita. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Carl Crone". 1950 United States Federal Census. Retrieved June 27, 2025 – via Ancestry.com.
(subscription required) - ↑ Louisiana. Department of State (1985), Roster of Officials
- 1 2 "Carl Crane' Biography". Vote Smart. Retrieved April 23, 2024.
- ↑ "Carl Crane". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved June 27, 2025.
- ↑ "Carl Crane Obituary (1939-2024)". The Advocate. April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2024 – via Legacy.com.