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Geisse was married to the former Mary Ann Wakeen. Together, they had 10 children. Geisse died of a heart attack in Indianapolis in 1992. He was buried near his parents in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.
- 72 years old
- John Francis Geisse
- Businessman
- Virgo
Aug 18, 2009 · But there was another retail giant – a true pioneer – who is too often forgotten or overlooked in today’s crowded marketplace: John F. Geisse. To know John Geisse is to love him. Father of 10, dutiful husband to wife Mary, hardworking man, devoted citizen.
Geisse was married to the former Mary Ann Wakeen. Together, they had 10 children. Geisse died of a heart attack in Indianapolis in 1992. He was buried near his parents in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis.
In 1984, Geisse was inducted into the Discount Store News Discount Hall of Fame. At the time of his death in 1992, he was survived by his wife, Mary (whom he always described as the most beautiful woman in the room), their 10 children, and 15 grandchildren.
Mar 1, 1992 · John F. Geisse, an early leader in discount merchandising who founded three major store chains, died Feb. 21 at his home in Indianapolis. He was 71. Mr.
Feb 27, 1992 · John F. Geisse, an early leader in discount merchandising who founded three major store chains, died on Friday at his home in Indianapolis. He was 71 years old.
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John cofounded Target Stores for the Dayton Company (now Target Corporation), founded Venture Stores for May Department Stores, and founded the Wholesale Club, Inc., which eventually merged with Sam’s Club (Wal-mart Stores, Inc.). John and his wife Mary raised ten children.
