Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin dies
Kierlin was notoriously frugal, but generous with the community, helping found and fund Winona’s Minnesota Marine Art Museum.
Kierlin’s Legacy: A Billion-Dollar Giant Built With Humility & $31,000
Bob Kierlin built Fastenal into a billion-dollar industry leader. His true legacy isn’t just Fastenal’s growth — it’s the ...
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Winonans remember Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin
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 ...
Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin dies at age 85
Kierlin died Monday in Winona, according to his obituary. A former Minnesota state senator, he was best known for founding ...
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Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin dies at 85Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin dies at 85
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 ...
Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin dies at 85
Bob Kierlin built Fastenal into a Fortune 500 company and helped build its home city of Winona, as well. Nationally, he had a reputation for thriftiness, often appearing on the Business Journal's list ...
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Winonans remember Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin
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.
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Winonans remember Fastenal founder, Winona philanthropist Bob Kierlin
Throughout his life, Bob Kierlin made a long-lasting impact ... Kierlin, the founder of Fastenal, died this week. He was 85. Kierlin served as Fastenal's CEO from 1968 to 2002 and was on its ...