John Geisse

John Geisse
Geisse c. 1980s-90s
Born
John Francis Geisse

(1920-09-01)September 1, 1920
Madison, Wisconsin, US
DiedFebruary 21, 1992(1992-02-21) (aged 71)
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.
Resting placeCrown Hill Cemetery, Section 13, Lot 20, Indianapolis, Indiana
39°49′11″N 86°10′34″W / 39.8197388°N 86.176154°W / 39.8197388; -86.176154
EducationUnited States Naval Academy
OccupationBusinessman
Military career
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
Service years1941-1947
RankLieutenant Commander
Conflicts

John Francis Geisse (September 1, 1920 – February 21, 1992) was an American businessman. He founded three successful retail chains: Target Discount Stores, Venture Stores, and The Wholesale Club (which merged in 1991 with Sam's Club).

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