Background
Appleton, Arthur Ivar was born on October 14, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Ivar and Lillian (Wihk) Appleton.
horse breeder company executive
Appleton, Arthur Ivar was born on October 14, 1915 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Albert Ivar and Lillian (Wihk) Appleton.
Bachelor, Dartmouth College, 1936.
With, Appleton Electric Company, 1936-1982; president, Chairman of the Board, Appleton Electric Company, 1947-1982; retired, 1982; owner, Bridlewood Farm, Ocala, Florida, since 1982. Director advisory board Gulfstream Park Racing Association. Proprietor Appleton Oil Corporation, Bridlewood Farm, Ocala, Florida.
Donated Appleton Museum to Florida State University and Florida Community Colleges Ocala. Served with United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1945. Member Bob O'Link Golf Club, Exmoor Country Club (Highland Park, Illinois), Surf Club (Surfside, Florida), Indian Creek Club (Miami Beach, Florida), Phi Delta Theta.
Married Martha O'Driscoll, July 20, 1947. Children: James Kenneth, John Stephen, Linda Charlotte, William Paul. By previous marriage: Thomas Albert, Arthur Ivar, Junior.