Ray Kroc

Summary

Ray Kroc is a human^[1]. Born in Oak Park^[2], he… he was born on October 5, 1902^[3]. He passed away in San Diego^[4]. He died on January 14, 1984^[5]. He worked as a restaurateur^[6], businessperson^[7], writer^[8], salesperson^[9], and entrepreneur^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,837 views/month, #2,243 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Ray Kroc's place of birth was Oak Park^[2].
• Ray Kroc died in San Diego^[4].
• Ray Kroc was born on October 5, 1902^[3].
• Ray Kroc died on January 14, 1984^[5].
• Burial took place at El Camino Memorial Park^[12].
• Ray Kroc's father was Alois Kroc^[13].
• Ray Kroc was married to Joan Kroc^[14].
• Ray Kroc held citizenship in United States^[15].
• Ray Kroc's professions included restaurateur^[6].
• Ray Kroc worked as a businessperson^[7].
• Ray Kroc's professions included writer^[8].
• Ray Kroc's professions included salesperson^[9].
• Ray Kroc worked as an entrepreneur^[10].
• Ray Kroc's field of work was entrepreneur^[16].
• Ray Kroc's field of work was entrepreneurship^[17].
• Ray Kroc's field of work was fast food restaurant^[18].
• Ray Kroc was employed by Prince Castle^[19].
• Among Ray Kroc's employers was Lily-Tulip Cup Company^[20].
• Among Ray Kroc's employers was McDonald's^[21].
• Among Ray Kroc's employers was Q470110^[22].
• Ray Kroc's education included a stint at Oak Park and River Forest High School^[23].
• A notable work attributed to Ray Kroc is Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's^[24].
• Ray Kroc received the Horatio Alger Award^[25].
• Ray Kroc is recorded as male^[26].
• Ray Kroc's instance of is recorded as human^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oak Park^[2], Ray Kroc… he was born on October 5, 1902^[3]. His father was Alois Kroc^[13].

Education

Ray Kroc's education included a stint at Oak Park and River Forest High School^[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include restaurateur^[6], businessperson^[7], writer^[8], salesperson^[9], and entrepreneur^[10]. Fields of work include entrepreneur^[16], a profession^[28]; entrepreneurship^[17], an academic major^[29]; and fast food restaurant^[18]. Employers include Prince Castle^[19]; Lily-Tulip Cup Company^[20]; McDonald's^[21], a fast food restaurant chain^[30], in United States^[31], founded in 1940^[32], headquartered in Chicago^[33]; and Q470110^[22], a National Red Cross and Red Crescent society^[34], in United States^[35], founded in 1881^[36], headquartered in Washington, D.C.^[37].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ray Kroc is Grinding It Out: The Making of McDonald's^[24].

Recognition

Ray Kroc received the Horatio Alger Award^[25].

Personal Life

Ray Kroc was married to Joan Kroc^[14]. He was affiliated with the Republican Party^[38].

Death and Burial

Ray Kroc died on January 14, 1984^[5]. He passed away in San Diego^[4]. The cause of death was cardiac arrest^[39]. Burial took place at El Camino Memorial Park^[12].

Why It Matters

Ray Kroc ranks in the top 0.22% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,837 views/month, #2,243 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

FAQs

Where was Ray Kroc born?

Ray Kroc was born in Oak Park^[2].

Where did Ray Kroc die?

Ray Kroc died in San Diego^[4].

Who were Ray Kroc's parents?

Ray Kroc's father was Alois Kroc^[13].

Who was Ray Kroc married to?

Ray Kroc's spouses include Joan Kroc^[14].

What did Ray Kroc do for work?

Ray Kroc worked as restaurateur^[6], businessperson^[7], writer^[8], salesperson^[9], and entrepreneur^[10].

Where did Ray Kroc go to school?

Ray Kroc was educated at Oak Park and River Forest High School^[23].

What awards did Ray Kroc receive?

Honors received include Horatio Alger Award^[25].