In partnership with Sothebys and Sir Richard Taylors WETA Workshop, the auction house is offering unique items from Neal Stephensons Snow Crash archives and lore, comprising physical and digital items connected to the book, including a 1-of-1 NFT. The Board of Directors and staff of Prevent Blindness Ohio send our condolences to the Lindner family. He was a most remarkable man. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Source for Richmond Architecture and Design Information. Sincerly, Dr. & Mrs. Randy J. Gauger, Savoy, IL, Judson University Board of Trustees. Now Its Back, Replacing Russian Losses In Ukraine. I do this in honor of Mr. Lindner having done this for me (unknowingly) and countless others. Rubio called the twice-yearly ritual of changing the clocks stupid, while co-sponsors argue permanent daylight saving time would result in economic and health benefits. Dorothy married in the 1950s and bowed out of the business, after being a key player at UDF during World War II and after, to raise a family. I always remember what a kind, generous man he was. But UDF never unionized, per the Enquirer. Carl will be missed by a lot of people. Fran and I send our condolences to his family and friends.. Lindner took the company private in 1981 and released little financial information to the public, but in 1995 the company sold stock to public shareholders under the new umbrella of American Financial Group Inc.In 2003, Keith Lindner left American Financial to concentrate on the family's charitable pursuits. I live down the street from Lindner park and was surprised when I was told that Mr Lindner would make regular visits to the park and check on the woman that lives in the house on the park grounds. In 1926, Lindner built a large, elegant apartment, the Rose Park, on Roseneath Avenue facing the Albert Hill School. Lindner also designed the handsome Georgian style apartments on Grove Avenue facing the Retreat for the Sick hospital. CINCINNATI -- Carl H. Lindner Jr.--former owner of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team and a founder of the United Dairy Farmers (UDF) convenience store chain--passed away earlier this week at the age of 92. Mr. Lindner owns over 100,000 units of American Inc stock worth over $2,572,800 and over the last 19 years he sold AFG stock worth over $476,795,433. Charles H Lindner Sr. was born August 22, 1913 in Newark, NJ and died January 7, 2015 in Grand Rapids MI. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. He was a member of the Baptist Church for most of his life. He served in the navy during World War I and returned to Richmond beginning his practice in 1917, the date of his earliest building permit. . Robert D. Lindner Sr., who went to work every day into his 90s and helped build United Dairy Farmers into a business that combined a regional chain of convenience stores and dairy product. All rights reserved. Lindner took the challenge and had no problems with the difficult geometry. That left American Financial as mostly an insurance and financial services company.He lost his stake in Chiquita in 2002 when that company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy. His best known modernist apartment house is the Ritz on Grove Avenue. Given the number of the apartment houses designed by Lindner one would expect considerable standardization. I pray the family has the strength they need to get through the next days without him. May he rest in peace. Hints and clues to help you with today's Wordle. AFG led by brother Carl was fourth at $350,000, according to Open Secrets, a website that tracks money in U.S. politics. A wise and generous man, he will be sorely missed by many. Now the Barcode restaurant, it had been painted in colors that enhance the building. Mr. Lindner owns over 63,240 units of American Inc stock worth over $8,963,638 and over the last 20 years he sold AFG stock worth over $791,768,048. University of Cincinnati Carl H. Lindner College of Business 2906 Woodside Drive The most visible of these is the Lord Fairfax Apartment at the Maury monument. That was my introduction as a child to Mr. Lindner. CINCINNATI Robert D. Lindner Sr., the co-founder of United Dairy Farmers, has died at the age of 101. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Sympathy . I will always remember getting large candy canes every year at Provident Bank on 4th St during the Christmas season and the display that they had there. Sofa tables, benches, artwork & In 1976, I had the difficult task of advising your Dad that I had chosen to leave the American Financial family and pursue other interests out of the Cincinnati area. By 1960, United Dairy Farmers had nearly 30 stores, and the family had a savings and loan business that would grow into the massive American Financial Group. Lindner supports his Carl H. Lindner Honors-PLUS program within the University of Cincinnati's College of Business. According to the 2006 issue of Forbes ' s 400 list, Lindner was ranked 133rd and was worth an estimated $2.3 billion. Historic buildings have also been his focus in numerous writings and lectures. God bless his family. I first met the Linder family through my father, who was then Vice President of Development for Judson College (now University). When our children went to CHCA they reaped the benefit of this generous family. [] showcase intersection, studded with notable works: St. Johns United Church of Christ, by Carl Max Lindner Sr., and the First English Lutheran Church and Stuart Circle Hospital, now know as One Monument Avenue, [], Your email address will not be published. Yes, the 54th suffered a horrific 40+% casualty rate, with more than 270 of the regiment's 650 soldiers killed, wounded, captured, or missing and presumed dead. Here's why: Harvard labor economist Claudia Goldin summarises the distance we've travelled over the past hundred years, in a kind of Five Ages of Women. He is my benchmark for employers. Winn-Dixie bought the Thriftway chain in 1995, then closed or sold the stores in 2004. I never met Mr Linder, but saw him drive past me often in his beautiful car. The family opened a few more stores from 1940 to 1942, then Robert went off to World War II and so did brother Richard. To Carls wife,Edith and to his three sons go our heart felt sympathy.We had the previlege of getting to know them during our Chiquita days,in particular Carl and Keith.May he rest in peace. He was a Great Man and will definately be missed. RIP Mr. Lindner and thank you for everything you did for Cincinnati to make us proud . What was not to like about Mr. Linder! Through their holding company American Financial Group (AFG) they control Great American Insurance, a holding company for a group of property and life insurance companies that constitute the twenty-third largest insurer in the country. I had the privilege of working for AFC in the Tax Department/Tom Mischell for 11 years. He was 92. Edyth, you will never know the impact that Carl had on my sweet grandfather. I didn't recognize the man at first and asked Craig, who was that? He went peacefully in his home in Little River, S.C., at Lindner gave to political candidates and causes, but not as lavishly as his brother Carl. We are grateful to him and his family for the generosity. ty for sharing all your ideas they were always appreciated .May the family get strength in there time of sorrow God Bless you all .Sherman Griffith Columbus,Ohio. He died in January 2010 at age 88. I had just met Charles Colson, a Watergate conspirator who converted to Christianity. During the 2004 election, the Lindner family contributed tens of thousands of dollars to Republicans, including the Republican National Committee and several politicians. They once owned Bantam Books and the major newspaper of Cincinnati, The Cincinnati Enquirer. He was survived by his wife, the former Edyth Bailey; his sons, Carl III, Craig and Keith; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.[15]. Robert and his siblings started their days at 4 a.m working long hours with their father by running milk. it was awesome to meet yu and know yu yu were great to my mom and our family thanks for everything mr linder! Lindner died Monday evening at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, at the age of. Click here for instructions on how to enable JavaScript in your browser. He has worked as CEO at Sephora.com, CEO at 180s, and SVP Corporate Planning at Macy's Inc.. and is now a district supervisor in Dayton area. In 1975, Cincinnati-based American Financial Group, one of billionaire Carl Lindner, Jr.'s companies, bought into United Fruit Company. We are indebted to Mr. Lindner for his financial generosity and business savvy in the Cincinnati area, the country and around the world. His positive mark on Cincinnati is forever. He was right - he did as he said he would (and then some). Phillips mother was Carl Ruehrmunds wifes sister. For example, UDF made a contribution of $260,000 to Swift Boat Veterans & POWs for Truth in 2004. Lindner is little known today, but he was both prolific, talented and imaginative. Its corporate headquarters and plant are still at that Montgomery Road spot in the heart of blue-collar Norwood. Carl Lindner's son practiced architecture in Richmond into the 1980s. The series, entitled Sophisticates and Wild Men, followed the interaction between the exuberant Victorian architects and the sober classicists at the turn of the twentieth century. In August 1984, Lindner took control of the company and renamed it Chiquita Brands International. He would tell them how he dropped out, but it was not an option for them. Tubman witnessed the tragic battle for Fort Wagner, impregnably defended by a Confederate garrison. Portsmouth . Richard in the 1960s began running and expanding the Thriftway chain of supermarkets. From humble beginnings running his father's dairy store in Norwood, Carl Henry Lindner Jr. grew into a billionaire, a friend of U.S. presidents and Greater Cincinnati's most successful entrepreneur.For nearly a century until he died late Monday at age 92 , the former Reds owner never shed the fierce competitiveness and loyalty that made him a hometown icon.His influence ran to every corner of Greater Cincinnati. He was and still is a very motival man, Cincinnati lost a true icon. In 1922, Lindner designed the apartments overlooking Fountain Lake in Byrd Park. I hope this proves to be a source of comfort to you. Sheryl enjoyed being a mom and she dearly loved all of her . Lindner owned a minority stake both before and after that period but was the Reds' CEO for six seasons, and each of those years the team lost more games than it won.He approved the trade for Ken Griffey Jr. in 2000, even sending his private jet to bring Griffey to Cincinnati and then personally driving the hometown star back to Cinergy Field from Lunken Airport in his Rolls-Royce.But as the Reds' losses mounted, Lindner never spoke publicly to fans and privately bristled at talk-radio criticism.That period ended in late 2005 when Lindner sold a controlling stake in the Reds to a group headed by Bob Castellini.Shy and scornful of reporters, Lindner nevertheless became a focus of media attention because of his substantial wealth and his far-flung business dealings.The controversies included millions of dollars in political contributions as his Chiquita Brands International Inc. was waging a trade war with European countries, a bevy of lawsuits and federal charges over business deals that benefited Lindner and his company more than other shareholders, and a high-profile battle with the Enquirer in 1998 over a series of critical stories on Chiquita.Lindner built a national reputation in the 1980s as a high-risk trader, becoming a business partner of symbols of the decade's excess such as junk-bond king Michael Milken and Cincinnati's own Charles Keating.He was the classic "value investor," buying properties few other investors wanted and waiting years, or even decades, to reap the benefits.That gave him a portfolio including the old Penn Central railroad, Circle K convenience stores and New York City landmark Grand Central Station.But Lindner spent the two decades before his death shedding assets that didn't deal with insurance and transferring others to his three sons. At his death, his American Financial Group Inc. controlled assets of nearly $32 billion and he was routinely listed as one of the richest men in America.Ever the optimist, Lindner often carried an inch-thick stack of cards with motivational sayings - one was "Only in America! In 1978, he was named the Man of the Year by the United Jewish Appeal, and was later named a recipient of the Tree of Life Award for the Jewish National Fund, and was recognized as the largest non-Jewish purchaser of Israel Bonds. In 1999, Carl Jr. bought controlling ownership in the Cincinnati Reds, which he held until selling to Robert Castellini in 2005. It is only three stories tall. Some fine metalwork remains. Along with his father, Carl Lindner, Sr. and brothers, he helped build the family business United Dairy Farmers into a local . He grew up in Norwood, an enclave of Cincinnati, Ohio. My Uncle also has worked with Mr. Lindner and said hands down he was the greatest man that he ever knew. Charles Keating, also of Cincinnati, was a close friend and colleague of the Lindners. As a child my dad would mention that he used to deliver milk at same time Mr. Lindner was delivering for his dad. This article about a United States businessperson is a stub. His love of Cincinnati and his generosity will always be remembered. The company didnt disclose revenues, which totaled more than $828 million based on where UDF stands on the list. Mr. Linder was a valued and respected family friend. As UDF grew, the unions came calling. Ray Roginski (Corbin, Ky.). Mr. Lindner was a retired truck driver for Tri-State Industries Service in Paducah, KY. The entryway is the first thing your guests see when entering your home so it is important to provide a welcoming design. He was small in stature but a Giant in Cincinnati. Feb 17, 2022 Robert D. Lindner Sr., the co-founder of United Dairy Farmers, has died at the age of 101. My mother, Betty Dwyer, was employed by the Lindner family and always spoke very highly of Mr. and Mrs. Lindner and their 3 sons. UDF also recently marked 80 years in business in the Tri-State. Although Mr. Lindner passed away on October 17, 2011, at the age of 92, his legacy, impact and generosity live on. In the later twenties, Lindner worked in the modernistic Art Deco style. ads. Robert Lindner owned four working ranches and a farm near Pagosa Springs, Colorado, which he placed in a conservation easement, ensuring that 15,000 acres of rangeland, ponderosa pines and mountain streams will never be developed. But by the early 1930s, he had come up with what was then a revolutionary idea: selling milk from a store and undercutting the milkman, according to our media partners at the Enquirer. Friday, March 3. Lindner appears to have been the designing partner; Phillips was developer. He and his siblings first began. I will forever remember his acts of loyalty and conviction. My sympathies to the entire Lindner family. While these look conventional now, garden apartments were a new building type in the 1930s, progressive and modern. 2023 Forbes Media LLC. a privilege to expand knowledge in the insurance industry while working at great american insurance company and sharing a christmas celebration with mr. and mrs. lindner. It was all built by hand labor assisted by mule teams and wagons. I can truly say this family and company has been good to me and my son all these years. May his legacy continue to serve those in need, and inspire a new generation of philanthropist. Sus frecuentes y abundantes contribuciones a candidatos y partidos polticos lo han puesto en ocasiones en el centro de la atencin pblica. Mother: Clara Serrer Brother: Robert D. Lindner Wife: Edith Bailey (wife #2, m. 31-Dec-1953, three sons) Son: Carl H. Lindner III Son: S. Craig Lindner Son: Keith E. Lindner. While he was a developers architect, his buildings testify to his architectural skills. I appreciate Mr. and Mrs. Lindner for their generous contributions to Christ Hospital where my family was often a patient. Required fields are marked *. Lindner did many small commercial buildings, most of which were in a slightly Italian-Spanish style. Sofa tables, benches, artwork & Carl Edward Lindner, Jr. passed away on Sept. 6, 2015. This time, the result Xavier University, the Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Museum Center, and Music Hall have been beneficiaries, too. I will always remember. Winn-Dixie bought the Thriftway chain in 1995, then closed or sold the stores in 2004. Mr. Lindner always gave a nod and a smile when I would see him downtown on Fourth St. Provident Tower. It was once known as a hippie-biker apartment house during the 60s and 70s and some of the decorative items vanished in that dark period. Lindner and his three siblings built on a dairy business their father, Carl Sr., started in the early 1900s by delivering milk to homes, ladling it out of a jug. I am grateful for the support that you and your family have shown those being treated for mental illness. When he does go to the ranch, he calls in to see whats going on, his longtime assistant, Phyllis McCoy, said in 2010. He and others actively engaged in public relations efforts to present an image of fiscal propriety to the general public[14] while helping to bankrupt individuals and families aiding Central American democracy groups in the 1980s even while they helped Chiquita's cause[citation needed]. I worked for GAI company and in our department we called Mr. Linder "Uncle Carl" lovingly, as I can truly say that I have never worked for anyone as kind and generous as he was.It is said that only what you do for Christ will last. A quiet Christian man with untold depth of character. Greenlawn Cemetery. Sympathy Ideas. Thats making your mark. The styles of individual houses are cottage-like and picturesquely varied. He was the son of the late William C. Lindner, Sr. and Millie Ann Jessie Lindner. In 1922 Lindner designed Byrd Park Court. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Living near the old linder homes in silverton, i saw linder personally inspected the new dairy farmer store in deer park before it opened, looking at the pictures of him and his brothers and family. [1] They are also known for their involvement in professional sports; Carl Jr. was a part owner and CEO of the Cincinnati Reds, Carl III is the majority owner and CEO of FC Cincinnati, and the family's contributions to the Western & Southern Open led to its venue being titled the Lindner Family Tennis Center. Vermont Business Magazine The Vermont Drug Task Force announces a multi-week arrest sweep that has concluded with the arrests of numerous people accused of dealing drugs throughout Vermont. Northern Seminary mourns the loss of emeritus trustee Robert D. Lindner, Sr., who died February 16, 2022 at age 101. I have never forgotten that and the memory of looking forward to going there every year. Mr. Lindner was an incredible man. What a gracious man and family he has raised. Fernando Roig, Turki Al-Sheikh and Peter Lims teams are varying in success, and each has targets still to meet. When expanded it provides a list of search options that will switch the search inputs to match the current selection. Cindy, Iowa. March 3rd will forever be enshrined as a pivotal anniversary in the bourbon business. And, yes, we've come a long way, baby! Marketing Director - Auto, Residential & Commercial Glass Specialists: Windows, Shower Enclosures, Entry Doors 3w Robert remembers Carl sitting for hours talking to the late Jim Luken, head of the dairy workers union and a future mayor of Cincinnati. My daughter's treatment at the Lindner Center of HOPE marked a turning point in her life for the better. carol lambert, RIP Mr. Lindner. Carl Lindner (1894-1973) was a native Richmonder, who spent his entire professional career in the city. A graduate of Richmond's Virginia Mechanical Institute, Lindner began private practice around 1919. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Though he knew no one personally in our organization he still donated to our cause of trying to build a better youth. My condolences to the Lindner Family and the City of Cincinnati. As of 2015, Forbes ranks them as the 129th richest family in the United States. Brother Carl bought some of Roberts interest in AFG in the 1980s. Several years back when there was a rage of robberies from several churches in Walnut Hills, Mr. Lindner searched them out and helped them with their security issues. Lindner, who said an early loan from Isaac Wolfson inspired him to never forget his gratitude to the Jewish people, donated to such causes in multiple occasions, including $1 million in a 1991 fundraiser and $5 million in 2004. These 90-year-old houses are beautifully preserved and maintained. Glad I got to see him at the Tennis Center this summer. Dorothy Kreuzman died on Sept. 20, 2021, at the age of 98, according to the Enquirer. In the early 1970s the company gained control of Great American Insurance, which would become its chief operating business.Throughout the 1970s and 1980s the company bought and sold companies in a variety of industries. We are deeply grateful for Carl's interest, and that of his wider family, in the mission of Judson University in Elgin, IL. While growing up in Carl's neighborhood I had the opportunity to meet Mr and Mrs Lindner and knew how gracious they are. Over seven decades, business investments made by Carl Lindner Jr. impacted virtually every corner of the Tri-State. As a lifelong Cincinnatian I have a great appreciation of Mr. Lindner's extensive contributions to the quality of life here in our town. Lindner designed the Lock Lane Apartments in the depression. He and his siblings first began. This building was commissioned by Lindners cousin Charles H. Phillips. The company now has nearly 200 stores in three states and more than 2,000 employees. The rebels seemed to have won, but it was pyrrhic. I will keep your family in my thought ad prayers. Whereas the Lindner companies and financial institutions once operated on conservative, cautious principles they later became involved in riskier ventures. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. It is faced in limestone with urn capped corner pylons, marble spandrel panels and wonderful cast bronze ornament. He was a major donor to the Robert D. and Richard E. Lindner Sports Complex at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy. It is not everybody who gets the honor of serving Carl Lindner, Jr. (d. 2011) dropped out of school at 15 to work as a delivery boy for the family dairy during the Great Depression. God bless. He was well known as one of the biggest givers in the country to both political parties.By Cliff Peale | [emailprotected]. Share Robert's obituary or write your own to preserve his legacy. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. Lindner did some development work on his own, but this was minor compared to Phillips commissions. Carl Lindner (1894-1973) was a native Richmonder, who spent his entire professional career in the city. Gov. The building at 4-10 E. Grace Street is the finest of the Spanish-Mexican group. #tbt #UDFhistory Our family has very fond memories of Carl and the Lindner family during the years I worked at WKRC-TV. May there be many more birthdays to come. His best known row is just to the west of the Lord Fairfax. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. They divorced seven years later with no children. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. The most important of these is the commission for St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church, now known as St. Johns United Church of Christ, on Stuart Circle. Zakki's legacy is now Possibility Golf, and while Possibility Golf became because of Zakki healing through golf, perhaps it started all those years ago. Winthrop is partner at Winthrop, Jenkins, and Associates, a Virginia based architecture firm specializing in historic renovation. When these buildings are clustered into large groups they become impressive. In 2004, the Republican National Committee named Lindner as one of 62 "Super Rangers", the highest level of fundraising recognition, accorded to those who raise $300,000 or more. 2010 Billionaires Net Worth. They both were good companies to work for. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. With two brothers and . Carl Lindner Jr & family. It's an evening I'll never forget and have Mr. Lindner to thank. your faimily name has been with me at Thriftway for 17 yrs and my oldest son with GAI for 10 yrs. Much in the University of Cincinnati business school is named after Carl Jr.; he and wife Edyth made one of the largest donations in UCs history ($30 million) to fund a mental health facility in Mason; and Richard contributed $10 million-plus to help build the Varsity Village. Campus housing, a conference center and an endowed professorship at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Lombard, Ill., are named after either him or his wife, Betty, the Enquirer reports. Lindner supported the Republican Party. Grand Rapids Press. I want to thank Carl and his family for taking in my grandfather as a child after is fathers death. Personally, I thank God for you making First Priority of Greater Cincinnati a reality for our middle/high schools. Stuart Court Apartments | ArchitectureRichmond. This article about an Ohioan is a stub. He died in January 2010 at age 88. It became a 220-store chain called United Dairy Farmers. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Yet some business partners complained about unfair treatment and he flashed a harsh temper when confronting reporters who wrote what he perceived as unfriendly stories or criticism of his business dealings.A devout Baptist and a longtime member of Kenwood Baptist Church, Lindner used his wealth and influence behind the scenes to become Greater Cincinnati's largest benefactor and economic development force. My thoughts are with the entire family during this difficult time. I hope that you as a family continue to have love among yourselves and people. He opened an Ohio ice-cream store in 1940--when he was 21--with his brothers. Administrator: Benefactor, Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Cincinnati, OH American Financial Group Chiquita Brands CEO (1984-2001) But by the early 1930s, he. Each had responsibilities. The Lord was watching over Carl's and my grandfathers tender friendship when they saw eachother for the last time about a month ago, the day before my grandparents flew south for the winter. Lindner designed a number of up-scale houses, but he never achieved the reputation of William Lawrence Bottomley or Duncan Lee as a designer of houses. Quin es el dueo del FC Cincinnati? Carl Henry Lindner Jr. (April 22, 1919 October 17, 2011) was an American businessman from Norwood, Ohio, a member of the Lindner family, and one of the world's richest people. It was built in 1928. carl h. lindner jr. lord bless you!from rhodes,taylor &breur! Adjacent to it was the familys newfangled convenience storean idea that would revolutionize the way Cincinnati got its milk. Mr. Lindner was truly our hometown hero. no one in cincinnati can measure up to his giving to charities. Thank you for your kindness, May God continue to bless your soul. Cincinnati will forever be a better place as a result of his influence. He opened an Ohio ice-cream store in 1940--when he was. His love of people and his generosity will always be remembered. Lindner was the last of UDF's founding family members. In August 1984, Lindner took control of the company and renamed it Chiquita Brands International . I will always remember the Lindners from my days at Kennedy School - they were always kind and caring. We extend our condolences and will pray for his family to find comfort. lindner this is the 1965 thru 1976 james taylor sr. & the 1965 thru 1984 mary ann breur & the 1965 thru 1997 betty c. rhodes son & grandson patrick rhodes,james taylor jr. from europe under xxx-xx-4737,10/12/1965,m.a.b.651573613-4 & 651593481-5,(00)61033925 & one of mondexintl.bankings corporate owners & globalworld mastercardintl.u.k.s presidents good bye! He was so generous as a boss and I so appreciated all the wonderful perks my family enjoyed. Currently, he is living in the Cincinnati, OH and working as Co-CEO and Co-President of American Financial Group,CEO of FC Cincinnati. Individually these buildings are handsome and distinguished. I lost my father (a fellow Mason) last February and it still seems like yesterday. Ther is a Harriet Tubman Bridge on Hwy 17 that crosses the Combahee River. May God give the Lindner family peace on the loss of this great man. When we joined Kenwood Baptist, we didn't know he was there but saw him in the congregation almost every Sunday while he was able. A really great man who will be greatly missed. Linda Marshall, Midland,Ohio. What an inspiration Mr. Lindner is to everyone who loves Cincinnati. He was A very kind man . ), Gulf+Western (later Paramount Communications, now part of Viacom and CBS Corporation), Warner Communications, Kroger (a major supermarket chain in the eastern U.S.), Great American Broadcasting, General Cable and Penn Central. In 2004, Lindner, his family and American Financial reaped nearly $1 billion in stock when they sold Cincinnati's Provident Financial Group Inc. to Cleveland-based National City Corp.The moves consolidated the business around safer insurance businesses. With his three sons, he controlled roughly 42% of American Financial Group, a holding company based in Cincinnati whose primary business is insurance and investments. WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE LINDNER FAMILY,FRIENDS,FANS OF REDS,&ALL WHO KNEW MR. LINDNER. It is a masterpiece. with the Lindner family in banking at Hunter Savings and Provident Bank in Dayton OH. His name is on buildings from the University of Cincinnati's business school to the tennis center at Lunken Playfield.But it was the banking and insurance business that made him a billionaire.