Adolphus Busch III
| Adolphus Busch III | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 10, 1891 St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Died | August 29, 1946 St. Louis, Missouri, USA |
| Occupation | Brewing Executive |
| Children | Sallie Sallie Busch Wheeler |
| Parent(s) | August A. Busch, Sr. Alice Ziesemann |
| Relatives | Adolphus Busch (paternal grandfather) |
Adolphus Busch III (February 10, 1891 – August 29, 1946) was an American brewing magnate based in Saint Louis, Missouri who was the President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1934 to 1946.
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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 to 1934.[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]
Death
He died on August 29, 1946 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri of a cerebral hemorrhage.[1][2]
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