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 Desh
Susie Schottenstein Diamond
Lori Schottenstein
Parent(s) Ephrayim Schottenstein
Anna Schottenstein
Family Jon P. Diamond (brother-in-law)

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.

Personal life

Jerome Schottenstein married Geraldine Hurwitz, with whom he had four children: Jay, Ann Schottenstein Deshe (married to Ari Deshe), Susan Schottenstein Diamond (married to Jon Diamond) and Lori Schottenstein. His son-in-laws, Ari Deshe and Jon Diamond, are the founders of Safe Auto Insurance Company.[2] His daughter founded the Lori Schottenstein Chabad Center of Columbus in New Albany, Ohio.[3]

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.[4]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/13/us/j-m-schottenstein-who-headed-chain-of-stores-dies-at-66.html
  2. ↑ "#100 Schottenstein family". Forbes. Jay's brothers-in-law Ari Deshe and Jon Diamond together founded car insurer SafeAuto
  3. ↑ Rimler, Mendy (May 16, 2011). "Columbus Honors Chief Benefactor". ColLive.
  4. ↑ Value City Arena - The Jerome Schottenstein Center


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