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Joan Beverly Kroc (née Mansfield, previously Smith; August 27, 1928 – October 12, 2003), also known as Joni, [2] was an American philanthropist and third wife of McDonald's CEO Ray Kroc.
Dec 22, 2016 · Her relationship with Ray was straight out of Peyton Place. She was 28 and married to a man named Rollie Smith when she collided with Kroc, 52, in 1957 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
His third wife, Joan Kroc, was a philanthropist who significantly increased her charitable contributions after Kroc's death. She donated to a variety of causes that interested her, such as the promotion of peace and preventing nuclear proliferation . [ 31 ]
Nov 19, 2016 · It's often quoted that Ray Kroc made a fortune and his wife spent it — on causes he may not have agreed with. Lisa Napoli talks to Scott Simon about the life and love affair in her new book.
Jan 26, 2024 · Despite her rocky relationship with the McDonald’s tycoon, Ethel Fleming continued to maintain a low-key life after their divorce. She passed away in 1965 at the age of 64, leaving behind her legacy not only as Ray Kroc’s first wife but also as an accomplished American actress.
Jul 10, 2024 · Jane Dobbins Green was the second wife of the late business mogul, Ray Kroc. They were married for five years in the 1960s and didn't have children together.
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Feb 9, 2017 · Ray Kroc turned a single San Bernardino burger stand into one of the world’s largest and enduring brands, while his wife and silent partner Joan Kroc became one of the country’s best know philanthropists.
