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Warroad - Charles “Jo” Gary Cran was born November 27, 1940 in Humbolt County, Iowa to Albert Cran and Lucille (Larkin) Cran. He grew up in the town of Humbolt, Iowa and attended school there from kindergarten until he graduated in 1958. Education was always important to him. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buena Vista College in Storm Lake, Iowa in 1963 and two education degrees from Mankato State University in Minnesota: a Masters Degree in 1970 and a Specialist Degree (PHD) in 1976.

Charles married Karen Helle on December 29, 1963. They made their first home in Northwood, Io...