Les Schwab
American businessman and tire chain founder (1917-2007) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leslie Bishop Schwab (October 3, 1917 – May 18, 2007) was an American businessman from Oregon.[1] He was the founder of Les Schwab Tire Centers, a company which Modern Tire Dealer called "arguably the most respected independent tire store chain in the United States."[2] A native of Oregon, he served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II before starting his business in 1952.
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Leslie "Les" Schwab | |
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Born | October 3, 1917 |
Died | May 18, 2007(2007-05-18) (aged 89) |
Resting place | Juniper Haven Cemetery Prineville, Oregon |
Alma mater | Bend High School, 1935 |
Occupation | Businessman |
Spouse(s) | Dorothy Harlan (b. 1917) (m. 1936–2007, his death) |
Children | 1 son, 1 daughter |
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