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Harry Merlo

1925 – 2016

American businessman and philanthropist in the state of Oregon

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About Harry Merlo

Lived 1925 – 2016 (aged 91). Harry Merlo was an American businessperson and winegrower, known for Louisiana-Pacific.

Harry A. Merlo (March 5, 1925 – October 24, 2016) was an American businessman and philanthropist in the state of Oregon. A native of California, he was chief executive of then Fortune 500 company Louisiana-Pacific after it was divested by forest products company Georgia-Pacific, which were both then headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Early life Harry A. Merlo was born on March 5, 1925, the son of emigrants from Italy. He grew up in Northern California in Stirling City where his mother ran a boarding house. During World War II he was an officer in the United States Marine Corps.

During his time as leader of LP, he also was a professional sports owner. He owned the Portland Timbers, then of the NASL, from 1979 to 1982. As a philanthropist, he donated money to the University of Portland, who named its soccer stadium in his honor.

Later life Following his departure from LP, he spent time running his winery in Sonoma County, California, along with his ranch in Eastern Oregon near La Grande. Merlo died on October 24, 2016, at the age of 91.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Louisiana-Pacific
Education
University of California, Berkeley

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Harry Merlo's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Harry Merlo?

American businessman and philanthropist in the state of Oregon

When was Harry Merlo born?

Harry Merlo was born on 5 March 1925.

When did Harry Merlo die?

Harry Merlo died on 24 October 2016.

What was Harry Merlo's occupation?

Harry Merlo was a businessperson and winegrower.

What was Harry Merlo known for?

Harry Merlo was known for Louisiana-Pacific.

What nationality was Harry Merlo?

Harry Merlo was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Harry Merlo

· Wikidata: Q27707118

· DBpedia: Harry Merlo

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