Occupation Brewing Executive Name Adolphus III | Role Magnate Grandparents Adolphus Busch | |
Children Sallie Sallie Busch Wheeler Died August 29, 1946, St. Louis, Missouri, United States Parents August Anheuser Busch, Sr., Alice Ziesemann Great-grandparents Ulrich Busch, Barbara Pfeiffer Busch Similar People Adolphus Busch, Gussie Busch, August Busch IV | ||
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. His mother was Alice Ziesemann. He was the grandson of Adolphus Busch, the founder of the company, and his namesake. 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.
Death
He died on August 29, 1946, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, of a cerebral hemorrhage.