Homer Stryker

Homer Stryker
Born
Homer Hartman Stryker

(1894-11-04)November 4, 1894
Wakeshma Township, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMay 5, 1980(1980-05-05) (aged 85)
Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Michigan (M.D.)
Western State Normal School (Teaching certificate)
OccupationsSurgeon
Businessmen
Known forFounder of Stryker Corporation
SpouseMary Jane Underwood
FamilyPat Stryker (granddaughter)
Jon Stryker (grandson)
Ronda Stryker (granddaughter)

Homer Hartman Stryker (November 4, 1894 – May 5, 1980) was an American orthopedic surgeon, inventor, businessman, and the founder of Stryker Corporation. His inventions contributed to orthopedic care, patient comfort, and medical staff convenience.

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