Leroy Grumman
Leroy Grumman | |
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Roy Grumman in 1942 | |
| Born | Leroy Randle Grumman 4 January 1895 Huntington, New York, U.S. |
| Died | 4 October 1982 (aged 87) Manhasset, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Locust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Cornell University (BS) |
| Occupation | Co-founder of Grumman corporation |
| Spouse |
Rose Marion Werther (m. 1921) |
| Children | Three daughters: Marion Grumman Phillips, Florence Grumman Hold, and Grace Grumman Nelson One son: David Grumman |
Leroy Randle "Roy" Grumman (4 January 1895 – 4 October 1982) was an American aeronautical engineer, test pilot, and industrialist. In 1929, he co-founded Grumman Aircraft Engineering Co., later renamed Grumman Aerospace Corporation, and now part of Northrop Grumman.