Richard Ransom
American businessman (1919–2016)
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Richard K. Ransom (September 13, 1919 – April 11, 2016) was an American businessman and founder of Hickory Farms.
Richard Ransom | |
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| Born | September 13, 1919 |
| Died | April 11, 2016 (aged 96) |
| Known for | founding Hickory Farms |
Life
Ransom graduated from DeVilbiss High School (Toledo, Ohio) in 1938.[1] He served in World War II, at Okinawa. Starting in 1951, he built a specialty foods business, using the technique of "free samples". He sold Hickory Farms to General Host Corporation in 1980.[2][3]
Philanthropy
He was on the board of the Toledo Zoo and Riverside Hospital. He was board chairman of St. John's Jesuit High School and Academy.[4][5]