Adolphus Busch III (February 10, 1891 – August 29, 1946) was an American brewing magnate based in St. Louis, Missouri, who was the president and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1934 to 1946 during World War II.
Adolphus Busch III | |
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.jpg) Busch at a horse show, 1911 | |
| Born | February 10, 1891 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 29, 1946 (aged 55) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | Brewing Executive |
| Spouse | Florence McRhea Lambert (divorced) |
| Children | 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | August A. Busch Sr. Alice Ziesemann |
| Relatives | Adolphus Busch (paternal grandfather) |
Early life
editAdolphus Busch III was born on February 10, 1891. His father, August A. Busch Sr., served as the chief executive officer of Anheuser-Busch from 1913 to 1934.[1] His mother was Alice Ziesemann. He was the grandson of Adolphus Busch, the founder of the company, and his namesake.[1] He had four siblings, including August A. "Gussie" Busch Jr.
Career
editBusch joined the family business of the Anheuser-Busch Company and developed its baker's yeast operations into the nation's leader. He served as its president from 1934 to 1946.[1]
Personal
editBusch was married twice. He and his first wife Florence McRhea Lambert (née Parker) had a daughter Marie Eleanor Busch (married Herbert D. Condie Jr.). He and his second wife Catherine Milliken Bowen had a daughter Sallie Marie Busch (married Kenneth M. Wheeler Jr.). He died on August 29, 1946, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, of a cerebral hemorrhage.[1][2]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Adolphus Busch Dies In St. Louis". The Daily Capital News. Jefferson City, Missouri. August 30, 1946. p. 8. Retrieved October 8, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Adolphus Busch 3rd, Brewery Head, 55. President of Firm That Makes Budweiser Beer Is Dead". The New York Times. August 30, 1946.
Adolphus Busch 3rd, president of Anheuser Busch, Inc., brewery, died today at Barnes Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. ...