George W. Strake
George William Strake | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | August 6, 1969 (aged 74) |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, oil industry executive |
| Known for | Prominent figure in the American oil industry, influential Catholic lay leader |
George William Strake (born November 9, 1894 – passed away August 6, 1969) was a prominent American figure in the oil industry, with his wealth estimated to range between $100 million and $200 million. In 1957, Fortune magazine included him among the seventy-six wealthiest individuals in the United States.
As a major supporter of the Catholic Church in the United States, Strake earned recognition as "one of the nation's most influential Catholic lay leaders" and was considered a "foundation of the Roman Catholic Church."
Strake and his spouse, Susan E. Kehoe, were parents to three children. Their son, George Strake Jr., held the position of chairman of the Republican Party of Texas from 1983 until 1988, following his appointment as Texas Secretary of State in 1979.
Strake passed away in Houston at the age of 74 on August 6, 1969.