Dale W. McMillen

Deceased Person

1880 – 1971

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Who was Dale W. McMillen?

Dale W. McMillen was a leading proponent of the use of feed supplements in animal husbandry. He founded Wayne Feeds and Central Soya.

He was known as Mr. Mac to friends, family, and coworkers.

McMillen was born January 27, 1880 in Van Wert, Ohio. He enrolled in Oberlin College, hoping to become a lawyer, but had to return home in his sophomore year to run the family business, a grain elevator, when his father became seriously ill. He stayed on, becoming a partner with his father, until striking out on his own in 1916.

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Born
Jan 27, 1880
Ohio
Also known as
  • Dale McMillen
Education
  • Oberlin College
Died
Apr 1, 1971

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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