Background
Wurtele, Christopher Angus was born on August 25, 1934 in Minneapolis.
Paint and coatings company executive
Wurtele, Christopher Angus was born on August 25, 1934 in Minneapolis.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1956; Master of Business Administration, Stanford University, 1961.
Vice president, Minnesota Paints, Inc. (merged with Valspar Corporation 1970), Minneapolis, 1962-1965;
executive vice president, Minnesota Paints, Inc. (merged with Valspar Corporation 1970), Minneapolis, 1965;
president, Chief Executive Officer, Minnesota Paints, Inc.
(merged with Valspar Corporation 1970), Minneapolis, 1973-1996;
chairman, Minnesota Paints, Inc. (merged with Valspar Corporation 1970), Minneapolis, 1973-1998. Director General Mills Inc., Bemis Company, IDS Mutual Fund Group, Valspar Corporation.
Board of directors Bush Foundation, Walker Art Center With United States Navy, 1956-1959. Member American Business Conference, Minneapolis Club, National Paint & Coatings Association (board directors).
Valentine and Charlotte (Lindley) W. Married Heather Campbell (divorced February 1977). Children: Christopher, Andrew, Heidi.
Married Margaret Von Blon, August 21, 1977.