Charles Schusterman
Charles Schusterman | |
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Born | 1935 |
Died | December 30, 2000 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Alma mater | University of Oklahoma |
Occupation(s) | Businessman, philanthropist |
Spouse | Lynn Schusterman |
Children | 3, including Stacy H. Schusterman |
Charles Schusterman (1935–December 30, 2000) was a Tulsa American businessman and philanthropist. He was the founder of the Samson Investment Company, a privately owned
Early life
Schusterman was born in 1935 in the
Career
Schusterman started his career in the oil industry in Oklahoma by entering into an
Philanthropy
With his wife, Schusterman co-founded the
With
Personal life
Schusterman married Lynn Schusterman, a philanthropist.[2] They had two sons, Hal and Jay, and a daughter, Stacy H. Schusterman.[6][7] He had a brother and a sister.[6]
Death and legacy
Schusterman was first diagnosed with chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) in 1983.[7][a][6] The immediate cause of death was acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).[4] His funeral was held at Temple Israel in Tulsa.[6] The Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center in Tulsa was named in his honor.[8]
Awards and honors
- Charles and Lynn received the 1996 Philanthropist of the Year Award from the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Society of Fund Raising Executives.
- Charles received the Humanitarian Award from the National Jewish Center for Immunology and Respiratory Medicine.
- Schusterman was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in November 2000.[3]
- The Tulsa Global Alliance gave Charles its Global Vision Award.
Notes
References
- ^ "Charles and Lynn Schusterman, 1935-2000 and 1939-". CIE. Center for Israel Education. 17 October 2022. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Encyclopedia of Jewish Women. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Charles Schusterman, Class of 2000". oklahomahof.com. Oklahoma Hall of Fame. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ a b c Smolar, Roben. "Charles Schusterman: He Lived the American Dream." Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation. May 9, 2011. Accessed November 16, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Ovide, Shira (October 11, 2011). "Rich Family You've Never Heard Of Could Sell Their Company for $10 Billion". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g "Philanthropist, community leader Charles Schusterman dies". Tulsa World. December 31, 2000. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ a b Resnick-Ault, Jessica (November 23, 2011). "Schusterman Caps Israel-to-Tulsa Oil Career With KKR Sale". Bloomberg Business. Retrieved February 14, 2016.
- ^ "Charles Schusterman Jewish Community Center". Tulsa City-County Library. Archived from the original on September 14, 2015. Retrieved February 15, 2016.
External sources
- Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation.