Ray Kroc was an American businessman born in Oak Park, Illinois, United States on October 5, 1902, but sadly passed away on January 14, 1984, in San Diego, California, United States, aged 81, He passed away from heart failure at a hospital in San Diego, California.
He purchased the fast food company McDonald’s in 1961 and was its CEO from 1967 to 1973. He is credited with the global expansion of McDonald’s, turning it into the most successful fast-food corporation in the world.
He was a married man as of his time of death. He was married thrice to Ethel Fleming, Jane Dobbins and Joan Kroc. In this article, we will talk about one of his wives, Joan Kroc to know more about her, especially her married life with the late businessman.
Who is Ray Kroc wife Joan Kroc?
Joan Kroc is a celebrity spouse who happens to be the third wife of Ray Kroc. She was married to the businessman for fifteen years since they tied the knot in 1969 and parted ways in 1984 when Ray passed away.
She was a philanthropist who significantly increased her charitable contributions after Kroc’s death.
She was born on August 27, 1928, in West Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States but sadly passed away on October 12, 2003, in Rancho Santa Fe, California, United States.
Upon her death in 2003, her remaining $2.7 billion estate was distributed among a number of nonprofit organizations, including a $1.5 billion donation to The Salvation Army to build 26 Kroc Centers, along with a $200 million donation to National Public Radio as she believed deeply in the power of public radio.
