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Charles E. Entenmann, the businessman — who grew his family’s baked goods brand, Entenmann’s, into a national sensation — has died. He was 92.
Today, the company is most known for its variety of desserts, including: ready-to-eat donuts, cookies, cakes, brownies. The brand celebrated its120th anniversaryin 2018.
Entenmann’s Instagram
“Bimbo Bakeries USA sends its condolences to the Entenmann family on the passing of Charles Entenmann. Charles was instrumental in turning the Entenmann’s brand into a household name and we will continue to build on the mission and legacy his family established more than 120 years ago,” said the company in a statement to PEOPLE.
In addition to building the popular American staple, Entenmann is remembered for his philanthropic efforts.
“His love for the humanities and Long Island led him to support and advocate for the Great South Bay YMCA in Bay Shore. He funded research to improve water quality and habitats in the Great South Bay. With his brothers, endowed Southside Hospital in Bay Shore with a gift to establish the Entenmann Family Cardiac Center,” the obituary reads.
“In his retirement, his passion for advancing a limitless energy source led to the development of a self-sustaining power cell at his Biosearch, LLC, research lab. In addition, Charlie started Biolife, LLC, a company that produces various healthcare products to stop bleeding. His generosity, intellect and wit will forever be remembered.”
Entenmann’s surviving children include: daughter Susan Nalewajk and son Charles as well as seven grand children and several great-grandchildren. His daughter Barbara Thompson and wife Nancy Lee (Drake) Entenmann died before him, according to the obituary.
source: people.com
