Dale Hagerman (August 5, 1927 – October 9, 2017) was an American pharmacist and businessman, and co-founder of Diplomat Pharmacy with his son Phil Hagerman .

Early life [ edit ]

Dale Hagerman was born on August 5, 1927, in Flint, Michigan , one of eight children of Ray and Mildred (Stocking) Hagerman. ^[1]

Hagerman received a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Ferris State College . ^[2]

Career [ edit ]

He was a partner in Ideal Pharmacy which had four stores in Flint, Michigan . ^{[2] [3]} In 1975, he sold his stake, bought a store in Flushing Road, and founded Diplomat Pharmacy with his son, Phil, who was about to graduate from college. ^{[2] [3]} It is now the largest speciality pharmacy chain in the US. ^[2]

Personal life [ edit ]

On August 20, 1949, he married Janet Huston in Fenton, Michigan . ^[1]

They had five children. ^[2]

He died on October 9, 2017, at his home in Fenton Township Michigan, aged 90. ^{[2] [3]}

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