John Geisse
John Geisse | |
|---|---|
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S. | |
| Resting place | Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Education | St. John's College HS United States Naval Academy |
| Occupation | Businessman |
John Francis Geisse (September 1, 1920 – February 21, 1992) was an American businessman. He founded three successful
Early life and education
Geisse was born on September 1, 1920,
Retail industry career
After leaving the military, he moved to
Honors
He authored the Better Quality Upscale Discount Store Concept in America, and was inducted into the Discount Store News Discount Hall of Fame in 1984.[1] Sam Walton, who often consulted Geisse, called him "a pioneer in innovative retailing concepts".[7]
Personal life
Geisse was married to the former Mary Ann Wakeen. Together, they had 10 children.[1][7] Geisse died of a heart attack in Indianapolis in 1992.[3][7] He was buried near his parents in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "John Francis Geisse (1920–1992)". Geisse.org. Geisse Family. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ Curtis, Georgina Pell; Elder, Benedict (1961). "Geisse, John Harlin". The American Catholic Who's Who. 14: 167. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Call to Remember". Retrieved September 14, 2018.
- ^ "John H. Geisse, 96, Aeronautical Inventor". The New York Times. December 8, 1988. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ The Lucky Bag. Annapolis, Maryland: United States Naval Academy. 1942. p. 95. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "J. F. Geisse, 71, Who Founded Discount Stores". The New York Times. February 27, 1992. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ Yardley, William (July 10, 2013). "Douglas J. Dayton, First President of Target, Dies at 88". The New York Times. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
- ^ Taylor, Marianne (November 7, 1990). "Wal-mart Acquiring Club Rival". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 10, 2017.
