Richard Marvin DeVos Sr. (March 4, 1926 - September 6, 2018) was an American billionaire businessman, co-founder of Amway with Jay Van Andel (company restructured as Alticor in 2000), and owner of the Orlando Magic basketball team. In 2012, Forbes magazine listed him as the 60th wealthiest person in the United States, and the 205th richest in the world, with an estimated net worth of $5.1. as of 3/6/18. Photo by Stephen M. Dowell/TNS/Newscom. About Richard DeVos & family. Richard DeVos cofounded direct-selling giant Amway. He died in September 2018. He and his high school friend Jay.
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Rich DeVos was born in 1926 outside Grand Rapids, Michigan, in a small town called Ada. He attended Grand Rapids Christian High School, where he met a young man named Jay Van Andel. Rich went on to attend Calvin College, and later served in the United States Army Air Force from 1944 to 1946. In 1959, Rich co-founded Amway Corp with his good. Rich DeVos co-founded Amway in 1959 and was company president until his retirement in 1993. He was also senior chairman of the Orlando Magic. He was one of the world's most successful entrepreneurs, author of five books, a much-in-demand inspirational and motivational speaker, a community and political leader, and, with his late wife Helen, a. The enduring legacy of Rich DeVos. Entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, popular speaker, proud American, unabashed man of faith, husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather: Rich DeVos left an indelible mark on the world in his 92 years. It is the hope of his family that his legacy will continue to inspire new generations. Read Story Rich DeVos used to tag along, noting the way the old man's neighborly demeanor and good humor gave him an instant rapport with customers. At the end of the usual routes, young Rich had the.
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Rich DeVos passes away. At age 92, Rich DeVos passes away September 6, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family. He spread positivity everywhere he went and encouraged everyone he met. He was a visionary leader, builder, life enricher, motivator and a champion for people from all walks of life. God blessed his and Helen's lives beyond anything. Richard Marvin DeVos Jr. (/ d ə ˈ v ɒ s / də-VOSS; born October 21, 1955) is an American businessman, author, and former politician.The son of Amway co-founder Richard DeVos, he served as CEO of the multi-level marketing company from 1993 to 2002. In 2006, DeVos ran for Governor of Michigan but lost to the then-incumbent Democrat Jennifer Granholm. In 2012, Forbes magazine listed his. Spokesperson Nick Wasmiller says Rich DeVos' death was caused by complications from an infection, but that the icon was surrounded by family as he died peace. Rich DeVos' family released the following statement shortly after his death: "Our father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Rich DeVos, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his.
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Rich DeVos. Rich DeVos was a long-time, close friend of Gerald & Betty Ford. DeVos is the co-founder of Amway and also owner of the Orlando Magic National Basketball Association franchise. DeVos served as an Honorary Pallbearer at Gerald R. Ford's State Funeral. He is an Honorary Trustee of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation. Sept. 6, 2018. Richard M. DeVos, the Amway Corporation co-founder who built and used one of the 20th century's great personal fortunes to bolster the Republican Party, restore civic vitality to.
DETROIT (AP) — Billionaire Richard DeVos, co-founder of direct-selling giant Amway, owner of the Orlando Magic and father-in-law of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos, died Thursday. He was 92. Family spokesman Nick Wasmiller says DeVos died at his western Michigan home due to complications from an infection. DeVos was born in Grand Rapids, not. Richard M. DeVos married Helen Van Wesep on 7 February 1953 and the couple had four children; three sons - Richard Jr. or Dick DeVos, born in 1955, Dan DeVos born in 1959 and Doug DeVos born in 1964, and a daughter Suzanne 'Cheri' DeVos. Dick DeVos was the President of Amway from the year 1993 to 2002, he is married to Betsy DeVos, the US.
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Simply Rich: Life and Lessons from the Cofounder of Amway. In the most personal book written by Rich, he talks about his marriage and family, his experiences as a motivational speaker, his ownership of the NBA basketball team the Orlando Magic, and his philanthropic, religious and political endeavors. Richard DeVos, Great American Scam Artist. By. Rachel T. Johnson. Right-wing billionaire Richard DeVos, who died at ninety-two last week, tried to cover up his life's record — pioneering the cruel pyramid scheme Amway, attacking organized labor, fighting LGBTQ equality — with philanthropy. But he should be remembered as a bigoted con artist.