Adolphus Busch III

Adolphus Busch III (February 10, 1891 – August 29, 1946) was an American brewing magnate based in St. Louis, Missouri, who was the president and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1934 to 1946.

Adolphus Busch III
Born	February 10, 1891 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Died	August 29, 1946 (aged 55) St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Occupation	Brewing Executive
Spouse(s)	Florence McRhea Lambert (divorced)
Children	2 daughters
Parent(s)	August A. Busch Sr. Alice Ziesemann
Relatives	Adolphus Busch (paternal grandfather)

Early life

Adolphus Busch III was born on February 10, 1891. His father, August A. Busch Sr., served as the Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch from 1913-34.[1] His mother was Alice Ziesemann. He was the grandson of Adolphus Busch, the founder of the company, and his namesake.[1] He had four siblings, including August A. "Gussie" Busch Jr..

Career

Busch joined the family business of the Anheuser-Busch Company and developed its baker's yeast operations into the nation's leader. He served as its President from 1934 to 1946.[1]

Personal

Busch was married twice. He and his first wife Florence McRhea Lambert (née Parker) had a daughter Marie Eleanor Busch (married Herbert D. Condie Jr.). He and his second wife Catherine Milliken Bowen had a daughter Sallie Marie Busch (married Kenneth M. Wheeler Jr.).

Death

He died on August 29, 1946, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, of a cerebral hemorrhage.[1][2]

References

1. "Adolphus Busch Dies In St. Louis". The Daily Capital News. Jefferson City, Missouri. August 30, 1946. p. 8. Retrieved October 8, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
2. "Adolphus Busch 3rd, Brewery Head, 55. President of Firm That Makes Budweiser Beer Is Dead". The New York Times. August 30, 1946. Adolphus Busch 3rd, president of Anheuser Busch, Inc., brewery, died today at Barnes Hospital of a cerebral hemorrhage. ...