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'''Lloyd Eugene Rigler''' (May 3, 1915{{spaced ndash}}December 7, 2003)<ref name=FamilySearch-SSDI-2003>{{cite web|title=Lloyd E Rigler - United States Social Security Death Index|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J1DW-SNL|website=]|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003>{{cite news|last1=Saxon|first1=Wolfgang|title=Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Industrialist and Backer Of a Variety of Arts Groups Across the U.S.|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/13/arts/lloyd-e-rigler-88-industrialist-backer-variety-arts-groups-across-us.html|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=13 December 2003}}</ref> was an American businessman and ]. As a businessman, he and a partner, ], made ] a ].<ref name=Variety-Obit-2004>{{cite news|last1=Variety Staff|title=Lloyd E. Rigler|url=http://variety.com/2004/scene/people-news/lloyd-e-rigler-1117897672/|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=1 January 2004}}</ref> One of his notable philanthropic efforts was the establishment, in 1994, of the ], a free, non-commercial television channel promoting the ]. '''Lloyd Eugene Rigler''' (May 3, 1915{{spaced ndash}}December 7, 2003)<ref name=FamilySearch-SSDI-2003>{{cite web|title=Lloyd E Rigler - United States Social Security Death Index|url=https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J1DW-SNL|website=]|accessdate=1 June 2015}}</ref><ref name=NYTimes-Rigler-Obit-2003>{{cite news|last1=Saxon|first1=Wolfgang|title=Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Industrialist and Backer Of a Variety of Arts Groups Across the U.S.|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/13/arts/lloyd-e-rigler-88-industrialist-backer-variety-arts-groups-across-us.html|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=13 December 2003}}</ref> was an American businessman and ]. As a businessman, he and a partner, Lawrence E. Deutsch, made ] a ].<ref name=Variety-Obit-2004>{{cite news|last1=Variety Staff|title=Lloyd E. Rigler|url=http://variety.com/2004/scene/people-news/lloyd-e-rigler-1117897672/|accessdate=1 June 2015|work=]|date=1 January 2004}}</ref> One of his notable philanthropic efforts was the establishment, in 1994, of the ], a free, non-commercial television channel promoting the ].


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=== Philanthropy === === Philanthropy ===

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Lloyd E. Rigler
BornLloyd Eugene Rigler
(1915-05-03)May 3, 1915
Lehr, North Dakota US
DiedDecember 7, 2003(2003-12-07) (aged 88)
Los Angeles, California US
Alma materUniversity of Illinois
Occupation(s)Businessman
Philanthropist

Lloyd Eugene Rigler (May 3, 1915 – December 7, 2003) was an American businessman and philanthropist. As a businessman, he and a partner, Lawrence E. Deutsch, made Adolph's Meat Tenderizer a national brand. One of his notable philanthropic efforts was the establishment, in 1994, of the Classic Arts Showcase, a free, non-commercial television channel promoting the fine arts.

Early life and education

Rigler was born in Lehr, North Dakota, to parents who ran a general store serving the farming community.

As a young man, he moved to live with relatives in Chicago, Illinois, and worked to save money to attend the University of Illinois, from which he graduated in 1939.

Career

In 1948, he and Deutsch, who died 1977, bought the Adolph's recipe and name from Adolph Rempp, a chef and restaurant owner in Santa Barbara, California. Later Adolph's became owned by Unilever.

Philanthropy

In May 1994, Rigler founded Classic Arts Showcase. Prior to his death, he had funded the program to operate through at least 2022.

Death

He died, age 88, at his home in Los Angeles, California.

See also

References

  1. "Lloyd E Rigler - United States Social Security Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  2. ^ Saxon, Wolfgang (13 December 2003). "Lloyd E. Rigler, 88, Industrialist and Backer Of a Variety of Arts Groups Across the U.S." The New York Times. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  3. Variety Staff (1 January 2004). "Lloyd E. Rigler". Variety. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  4. "Lawrence E Deutsch - California Death Index". FamilySearch. Retrieved 1 June 2015.
  5. "Lloyd E. Rigler's Vision". Classic Arts Showcase. Retrieved 1 June 2015.

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