George J. Mecherle

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George J. Mecherle
Born June 7, 1877
Merna, Illinois
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.