George William Strake (November 9, 1894 – August 6, 1969) was an American oilman. His fortune was estimated at between $100 million and $200 million. In 1957, Strake was included in Fortune magazine's list of the seventy-six richest Americans.[1][2]
George W. Strake | |
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| Born | George William Strake November 9, 1894 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | August 6, 1969 (aged 74) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Children | 3; including George Jr. |
A major benefactor of the Catholic Church in the United States, he was described as "one of the nation's most prominent Catholic laymen" and "pillar of the Roman Catholic Church".[3][4]
Strake and his wife Susan E. Kehoe had three children. Their son George Strake Jr. served as chairman of the Republican Party of Texas from 1983 to 1988 after being appointed Texas Secretary of State in 1979.[1][5]
Strake died on August 6, 1969 in Houston,[6] at the age of 74.
References
edit- ^ a b Association, Texas State Historical. "Strake, George William". Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Lundberg, Ferdinand (1968). The Rich and the Super Rich; A Study in the Power of Money Today. p. 42. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ Presley, James (1978). A saga of wealth : the rise of the Texas oilmen. New York : Putnam. p. 277. ISBN 978-0-399-11852-4. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Died". Time Magazine. 15 August 1969. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "Mr. George W. Strake, Jr., former member of the University of St. Thomas Board of Directors, passes away". University of St. Thomas Online Newsroom. Retrieved 24 June 2024.
- ^ "George Strake Died Wednesday In Houston". Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. Colorado Springs, Colorado. August 7, 1969. p. 11. Retrieved August 18, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.