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Frederik Meijer (Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijer) was born on 7 December, 1919 in Greenville, Michigan, US, is an American businessman. Discover Frederik Meijer'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 91 years old?

Popular As Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijer
Occupation Businessman
Age 91 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 7 December 1919
Birthday 7 December
Birthplace Greenville, Michigan, US
Date of death 25 November, 2011
Died Place Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Frederik Meijer Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Frederik Meijer's Wife?

His wife is Lena Rader (m. 1946)

Family
Parents Hendrik Meijer (father)Gezina Mantel (mother)
Wife Lena Rader (m. 1946)
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Children Doug Meijer Hank Meijer Mark Meijer

Frederik Meijer Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Frederik Meijer worth at the age of 91 years old? Frederik Meijer’s income source is mostly from being a successful businessman. He is from United States. We have estimated Frederik Meijer's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income businessman

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1912

Meijer was born in Greenville, Michigan, the son of Gezina Mantel and Hendrik Meijer, Dutch immigrants who had married in Greenville in 1912.

1919

Frederik Gerhard Hendrik Meijer (December 7, 1919 – November 25, 2011) was an American billionaire businessman who was the chairman of the Meijer hypermarket chain, headquartered near his former hometown in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

1934

In 1934, at age 14, he worked with his father Hendrik to found Meijer's North Side Grocery in Greenville.

1946

In 1946, he married Lena Rader (1919–2022), the daughter of farmers, who had been a cashier in one of his stores.

They had three sons, Doug, Hank and Mark Meijer.

His grandson Peter was the U.S. representative for Michigan's 3rd congressional district from 2021 to 2023.

1960

He was the 60th richest person in the United States at the time of his death.

1962

In 1962, he launched Meijer Thrifty Acres with his father and pioneered one-stop shopping.

1964

He inherited the company after the death of his father in 1964.

1990

In 1990, he handed over the company to his sons, Doug and Hank, although he remained the chairman of the board until his death.

2011

As of September 2011, he was worth US$5 billion.

Meijer died on November 25, 2011, at the Spectrum Health System in Grand Rapids, Michigan, after suffering a stroke in his Grand Rapids home.

His wife Lena died at 102 years old on January 15, 2022.

Meijer helped establish the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park.

An Honors College at Grand Valley State University is named for him.

A Chair in Dutch culture at Calvin University is also named for him.

The Frederik Meijer Trail in Kent County, Michigan, and the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail State Park are named after him following donations by the Frederik and Lena Meijer Foundation.