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]