Ralph Hauenstein

American businessman (1912-2016)

Ralph Hauenstein (March 20, 1912 – January 10, 2016) was an American philanthropist and businessman. His leadership has made the Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies at Grand Valley State University, the Hauenstein Parkinson's and Neuroscience Centers at Saint Mary's Hospital and the Grace Hauenstein Library at Aquinas College. He was also a colonel in the U.S. Army.

Ralph Hauenstein
Hauenstein in 2013
BornMarch 20, 1912
DiedJanuary 10, 2016(2016-01-10) (aged 103)

Hauenstein was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He fought for his country during World War II. He turned 100 in March 2012. His wife of 75 years, Grace Byrnes, died in 2007.

Hauenstein died from natural causes on January 10, 2016 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was 103.[1]

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  1. "Businessman, WWII veteran, philanthropist Ralph Hauenstein dies at 103". MLive.com. January 10, 2016. Retrieved January 11, 2016.

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