J. R. Simplot
American entrepreneur and businessman
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John Richard Simplot was an American entrepreneur and businessman best known as the founder of the J. R. Simplot Company, a Boise, Idaho–based agricultural supplier specializing in potato products. In 2007, he was estimated to be the 89th-richest... Wikipedia
Born: January 4, 1909, Dubuque, IA
Died: May 25, 2008 (age 99 years), Boise, ID
Children: Scott Simplot and Gay Simplot
Spouse: Esther Becker (m. 1972–2008) and Ruby Rosevear (m. 1931–1960)
Education: Eighth grade dropout
Known for: Founder of the J. R. Simplot Company