Harry V. Quadracci

Harry V. Quadracci (January 10, 1936 – July 29, 2002) founded Quad/Graphics with his wife, Elizabeth Quadracci. He was influenced by his father, Harry R. Quadracci, a founding partner of the Milwaukee-based W.A. Krueger Printing Company. He followed in his father’s footsteps, starting his career at W.A. Krueger before establishing his own venture.

Work at Krueger Quadracci worked at W.A.Krueger, but eventually left when a managerial disagreement led to a strike. He was not included when the president of the company reached a settlement, and he felt the negotiating was done behind his back. He interpreted it as a signal that he would not eventually fulfill the role as president of the company. He then left to form his own company.

Company beginnings Quadracci leased a 20,000 square foot building in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. By 1974 the company had 35 employees.

Death Quadracci died at 66 years old at Pine Lake in Chenequa, Wisconsin. He suffered from an unknown medical incident which resulted in him drowning.