Dale Hagerman (August 5, 1927 – October 9, 2017) was an American pharmacist and businessman, and co-founder of Diplomat Pharmacy with his son Phil Hagerman.

Dale Hagerman
BornAugust 5, 1927
DiedOctober 9, 2017(2017-10-09) (aged 90)
Alma materFerris State College
Occupation(s)pharmacist and businessman
Known forco-founder of Diplomat Pharmacy
SpouseJanet Huston (m. 1949)
Children5, including Phil Hagerman

Early life

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Dale Hagerman was born on August 5, 1927, in Flint, Michigan, one of eight children of Ray and Mildred (Stocking) Hagerman.[1]

Hagerman received a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Ferris State College.[2]

Career

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He was a partner in Ideal Pharmacy which had four stores in Flint, Michigan.[2][3] In 1975, he sold his stake, bought a store in Flushing Road, and founded Diplomat Pharmacy with his son, Phil, who was about to graduate from college.[2][3] It is now the largest speciality pharmacy chain in the US.[2]

Personal life

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On August 20, 1949, he married Janet Huston in Fenton, Michigan.[1]

They had five children.[2]

He died on October 9, 2017, at his home in Fenton Township Michigan, aged 90.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Dale R. Hagerman's Obituary on Flint Journal". Flint Journal. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Dale Hagerman dies at age 90". tctimes.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.
  3. ^ a b c "Diplomat Pharmacy co-founder dead at 90". mlive.com. Retrieved 12 October 2017.