Adolphus Busch III


Adolphus Busch III was an American brewing magnate based in Saint Louis, Missouri, who was the President and CEO of Anheuser-Busch from 1934 to 1946.

Early life

Adolphus Busch III was born on February 10, 1891. His father, August A. Busch, Sr., served as the Chief Executive Officer of Anheuser-Busch from 1913-34. His mother was Alice Ziesemann. He was the grandson of Adolphus Busch, the founder of the company, and his namesake. He had four siblings, including August A. "Gussie" Busch, Jr..

Career

Busch joined the family business of the Anheuser-Busch Company and developed its baker's yeast operations into the nation's leader. He served as its President from 1934 to 1946.

Personal

Busch was married twice. He and his first wife Florence McRhea Lambert had a daughter Marie Eleanor Busch. He and his second wife Catherine Milliken Bowen had a daughter Sallie Marie Busch.

Death

He died on August 29, 1946, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, of a cerebral hemorrhage.