Frank D. Yuengling
American businessman (1876-1963)
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Frank D. Yuengling (September 27, 1876 – January 29, 1963) was an American businessman, the president and owner of the Pottsville, Pennsylvania brewer, Yuengling.
Frank D. Yuengling | |
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| Born | September 27, 1876 |
| Died | January 29, 1963 (aged 86) Pottsville, Pennsylvania, US |
| Education | Princeton University |
| Known for | Owner, Yuengling |
| Children | Richard Yuengling Sr. |
| Parent | Frederick Yuengling |
Early life
Frank D. Yuengling was born on September 27, 1876, the son of Frederick Yuengling and his wife Minna, and was educated at Princeton University.[1]
Career
Following his father's death in 1899, he took over the running of the brewery, borrowed $500,000, and slowly bought out the other family members, with he and his mother living on $50 a month until the debt was repaid. He ran the company until his death in 1963.[1]
Personal life
In 1913, he had a large three-storey home built in Pottsville, now known as the Frank D. Yuengling Mansion.
He had a son Richard Yuengling Sr., who became owner and president of Yuengling.
He is buried at the Charles Baber Cemetery in Pottsville.[2]