Jay Van Andel, (b. June 3 1924 - d. December 4 2004) was an American businessman best-known as co-founder of the Amway Corporation, was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was also known as a philanthropist for religious missions and conservative political causes], including the Republican Party. Shortly before his death from Parkinson's Disease-related complications on 4 December 2004, aged 80, Forbes Magazine estimated his net worth at $2.3 billion, … Wikipedia
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