James R. Cargill
| James Ray Cargill | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 9, 1923 Chicago, Illinois |
| Died |
March 26, 2006 Edina, Minnesota |
| Education |
Lake Forest Academy University of Minnesota |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Janet Cargill |
| Parent(s) |
Austen Cargill Anne Ray Cargill |
| Relatives | Margaret Anne Cargill (sister) |
James Ray Cargill (October 9, 1923 – March 26, 2006) was an American heir and business executive.
Biography
Early life
James Ray Cargill was born on October 9, 1923 in Chicago, Illinois.[1] His father was Austen Cargill and his mother, Anne Ray Cargill. His grandfather, William W. Cargill, was the founder of Cargill, an agribusiness corporation.[2]
He grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota.[1] He was educated at the Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, Illinois.[1] He also worked at Cargill during the summers of 1939 through 1941.[1] He served in the United States Army in Europe for three years during World War II.[1] He graduated from the University of Minnesota.[1]
Career
In 1947, he started his career at Cargill, working in advertising.[1] By 1989, he retired as Senior Vice President of Cargill.[1] He served on its Board of Directors from 1963 to 1995.[1] He was a major shareholder of Cargill.[2]
In 1992, he acquired J. B. Hudson Jewelers, a retailer of jewelry, china and crystals.[1][3]
He was worth US$1.8 billion in 2006.[4]
Philanthropy
He donated to his alma mater, the University of Minnesota, from which he was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Award.[1] He established Dinnaken Properties, student residences which were affordable yet good quality, at UM.[1]
He was a donor to Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited.[1]
Personal life
He married Mary Janet Cargill. They had three children:[1]
Death
He died on March 26, 2006 in Edina, Minnesota.[1]
Legacy
Each of his children inherited 1/18 share of Cargill.[2]