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VERNON B. STOUFFER

Name: Vernon B. Stouffer                                                           
Born: 22 August 1901                                                               
Died: 26 July 1974                                                                 
                                                                                   
Vernon B. Stouffer, (22 August 1901-26 July 1974) owned a national chain of         
restaurants, motor inns, and food-service operations and the Cleveland Indians     
from 1966-72. He played a key part in developing frozen foods and microwavable     
foods. His company Stouffer's was valued at $120 million when it was merged with   
Litton Industries in 1967.                                                         
                                                                                   
Stouffer married Gertrude Dean in 1928 and had 3 children, Marjorie, Deanette,     
and James.