George J. Mecherle
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George J. Mecherle | |
Born | June 7, 1877 Merna, Illinois |
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Died | March 10, 1951 Bloomington, Illinois |
Occupation | founder of State Farm Insurance |
Spouse | May Edith Perry Mecherle (1900-1942) (her death) Sylvia Mae Harbaugh Mecherle (1944-1951) (his death) |
Parents | Christian and Susan Hull Mecherle |
George Jacob Mecherle (pronounced "Ma-herl") (born June 7, 1877) was the founder of State Farm Insurance Companies, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois.