Charles Von der Ahe
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Charles Theodore Von der Ahe (August 29, 1882 – June 4, 1973) was a Danish-American businessman, best known as an early innovator in the grocery business in Southern California, and founder of Vons supermarket chain in Southern California along with his two sons, Wilfred and Theodore.
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Charles Theodore Von der Ahe | |
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Born | (1882-08-29)August 29, 1882 |
Died | June 4, 1973(1973-06-04) (aged 89) Los Angeles, California |
Resting place | Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California |
Occupation(s) | Founder of vons groceteria and vons, businessman |
Spouse |
Linda Augusta Luer
(m. 1907–1973) |
Children | 8 |
Parent(s) | Rudolph Peter Von der Ahe, Caroline Larsen |
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