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August Busch III (August Anheuser Busch III) was born on 16 June, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri, U.S., is an American businessman (born 1937). Discover August Busch III's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

Popular As August Anheuser Busch III
Occupation World Brewing Executive
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 16 June 1937
Birthday 16 June
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Nationality United States

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August Busch III Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is August Busch III's Wife?

His wife is Susan Hornibrook, m. 1963, div. 1969 Virginia Lee Wiley, m. 1974

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Wife Susan Hornibrook, m. 1963, div. 1969 Virginia Lee Wiley, m. 1974
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Children August A. Busch IV, Susie Busch-Transou, Steven Busch, and Virginia "Ginny" Busch, Michael Ralph Busch 8-22-1967-8-23-1967.

August Busch III Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is August Busch III worth at the age of 86 years old? August Busch III’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated August Busch III's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1937

August Anheuser Busch III (born June 16, 1937) is a great-grandson of Anheuser-Busch founder Adolphus Busch and was the company's chairman until November 30, 2006.

August Busch III is informally known as "Auggie" and as "The Third" or "Three Sticks" by subordinates and employees at Anheuser-Busch.

He is the father of August Busch IV.

August Anheuser Busch III was born in St. Louis, Missouri on June 16, 1937.

1956

In 1956, he graduated from Ladue Horton Watkins High School.

He attended the University of Arizona, but dropped out after failing.

His father then gave him an ultimatum, and he began working in an entry-level position in Anheuser Busch.

1974

August Busch III served as President of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc. (ABC) from 1974 until June 2002, and chief executive officer of ABC from 1975 until June 2002.

Mike IV, originally Jerry, was born in 1974 at Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida.

1976

August Anheuser Busch III was responsible for the donation of Mike IV, the live Bengal Tiger mascot of Louisiana State University in 1976.

1977

He was chairman of the Board of Directors of ABC from 1977 to 2006.

He was succeeded as the day-to-day operational head of Anheuser-Busch by Patrick Stokes.

Stokes' tenure marked the first time in the history of the company that a non-Busch family member ran the day-to-day operations.

1980

He served as a Director of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company from 1980 to 1983.

The CEO of SBC/AT&T, Ed Whitacre, simultaneously served on the board of A-B.

They were joined on both boards by Charlie Knight, the CEO of Emerson Electric.

Whitacre also served on the board of Emerson.

Busch voted to approve $115 million of pay for Whitacre in a five-year period.

Busch is Chairman of the Anheuser-Busch Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and a member of the Corporate Development Committee and the Executive Committee.

1983

He has been a director of AT&T Inc. since October 1983.

1989

He was LSU's mascot through the end of 1989 and died in 1995.

2005

Both August A. Busch III and August A. Busch Jr. were inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of fame in 2005.

2006

Busch also conferred the chairmanship to Stokes effective December 1, 2006.

He retired from their executive functions at the company on November 30, 2006.

2007

As of 2007, Busch remains a Director of Emerson Electric Co.

He has been married twice.

His first wife, Susan, is the mother of his two older children August Anheuser Busch IV and Susan Busch-Transou.

His second wife, Virginia, who is a practicing attorney, is the mother of his younger two children, Steven Busch and Virginia "Ginny" Busch.

Unlike his father Gussie Busch, August III has been a lifelong supporter of the Republican Party, and a friend, ally, and financial supporter to Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and President George W. Bush.

August III's eldest son, August A. Busch IV, is a strong supporter of Democratic Party politics, just like his grandfather Gussie.

All four of his children are involved in the business functions of Anheuser-Busch to varying degrees: August IV was the president and CEO of the Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.; Susie Busch-Transou and her husband, Tripp, own Tri-Eagle Sales, a distributorship near Tallahassee, Florida; Steven Busch was his father's executive assistant and now owns Krey Distributing Company in St. Peters, Missouri; and Ginny Busch is employed by Busch Entertainment Company (BEC), working closely with A-B's SeaWorld and Busch Gardens family theme park businesses.