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Jerome Schottenstein was born in Columbus, Ohio, to a Jewish family. He attended Ohio State University, where he earned a degree in business administration. After college, he joined his father's business, Schottenstein Stores Corporation, and eventually became its president. In 1967, Jerome Schottenstein founded Value City Department Stores, Inc., which grew to become one of the largest discount retailers in the United States. He also founded American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., and served as its chairman and CEO until his retirement in 2002. In addition to his business ventures, Jerome Schottenstein has been a major philanthropist, donating millions of dollars to various charities and organizations. He is a major supporter of the Jewish community, and has donated to numerous Jewish causes, including the United Jewish Communities, the Jewish National Fund, and the Jewish Federation of Columbus. He is also a major supporter of Ohio State University, and has donated millions of dollars to the university's athletic programs. Jerome Schottenstein is currently 94 years old. He has a height of 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m). His physical stats are not available. He is not dating anyone currently. Jerome Schottenstein is possibly single. Jerome Schottenstein has an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion. He has earned his wealth through his business ventures and philanthropy.

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Occupation Businessman
Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 5 March, 1926
Birthday 5 March
Birthplace Columbus, Ohio
Date of death March 10, 1992 (age 66)
Died Place Bexley, Ohio
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Who Is Jerome Schottenstein's Wife?

His wife is Geraldine Hurwitz

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Children Jay Schottenstein Ann Schottenstein Desh Susie Schottenstein Diamond Lori Schottenstein

Jerome Schottenstein Net Worth

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1996

In 1996, The Ohio State University built the Jerome Schottenstein Center for sports in Columbus. The center pays tribute to Schottenstein's many contributions to the city of Columbus.

1980

Since 1980 he served as member of Yeshiva university's Board of Trustees. He contributed several buildings to the university, including the Schottenstein Center on its Wilf Campus in Washington Heights. That facility houses the Schottenstein Theater, Florence and Sol Shenk Synagogue and beit midrash, Philip and Sarah Belz School of Jewish Music, Dr. Lillian Chutick and Dr. Rebecca Chutick Recital Room, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gampel Communications Center.

1926

Ya'akov Meir Hayyim Jerome Schottenstein (Hebrew: ג'רום (יעקב מאיר חיים) שוטנשטיין; March 5, 1926 – March 10, 1992) was an American entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Schottenstein Stores Corp.

1917

In 1917, Ephraim opened a retail shop on South Parsons Avenue in Columbus’s south side. The department store would later be expanded by the next generation of Schottensteins, Ephraim and Anna’s four sons: Leon, Saul, Jerome, and Alvin.