Sereno Peck Fenn
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Sereno Peck Fenn | |
Born | April 25, 1844 Tallmadge, Ohio, U.S.A |
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Died | January 3, 1927 (aged 82) Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A |
Occupation | Founder of Sherwin-Williams |
Sereno Peck Fenn (April 25, 1844 – January 3, 1927) was a paint magnate. He was one of three principal founders of the Sherwin-Williams Company. Fenn College was named after him in 1930. A bequest of $100,000 was left to Fenn College, which is now named Cleveland State University. Fenn is buried in the Lake View Cemetery. Fenn was also president of the Cleveland YMCA for 25 years.