Kierlin was notoriously frugal, but generous with the community, helping found and fund Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum.

Kierlin died Monday in Winona, according to his obituary. A former Minnesota state senator, he was best known for founding ...

Bob Kierlin built Fastenal into a billion-dollar industry leader. His true legacy isn’t just Fastenal’s growth — it’s the ...

Throughout his life, Bob Kierlin made a long-lasting impact on his hometown of Winona. Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin is ...

Bob Kierlin, the founder of Fastenal, has died at 85. Kierlin served as Fastenal’s CEO from 1968 to 2002 and was on its board ...

Founder of Fastenal and former Minnesota State Senator Bob Kierlon spearheaded the company’s growth and contributed to ...

Kierlin served as Fastenal’s CEO from 1968 to 2002 and was ... “The city of Winona as a whole is extremely saddened by the passing of Bob Kierlin,” said Winona Mayor Scott Sherman.

Prominent Winona businessman and philanthropist Bob Kierlin has died at age 85 ... known for founding Winona-based hardware manufacturer Fastenal Company in 1967. It would go on to become a ...