Jerome Schottenstein

Jerome Schottenstein
Born 1935 or 1936
Died March 10, 1992
Nationality United States
Education B.A. Yeshiva University
Occupation Businessman
Known for Founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp.
Spouse(s) Geraldine Hurwitz
Children Jay Schottenstein
Ann Schottenstein
Susie Schottenstein
Lori Schottenstein
Parent(s) Ephrayim Schottenstein
Anna Schottenstein

Ya'akov Meir Hayyim Jerome Schottenstein (Hebrew: ג'רום (יעקב מאיר חיים) שוטנשטיין; died March 10, 1992) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp.[1]

Biography

Jerome Schottenstein was born to a Jewish family, the son of Ephrayim Schottenstein and Anna Schottenstein. He attended the Yeshiva University school for boys. After graduation he founded Schottenstein Stores Corp. Since 1980 he served as member of the university’s Board of Trustees. He contributed several buildings to the university, including the Schottenstein Center on its Wilf Campus in Washington Heights. That facility houses the Schottenstein Theater, Florence and Sol Shenk Synagogue and beit midrash, Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music, Dr. Lillian Chutick and Dr. Rebecca Chutick Recital Room, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gampel Communications Center.

Family

Jerome Schottenstein married Geraldine Hurwitz, with whom he had four children: Jay, Ann, Susie and Lori.

Legacy

In 1996, The Ohio State University built the Jerome Schottenstein Center for sports in Columbus. The center pays tribute to Schottenstein's many contributions to the city of Columbus.[2]

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References

See also: Schottenstein


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