Fred Francis Canning

Background

Canning, Fred Francis was born on April 1, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Fred and Lillian (Popiolek) Canning.

Education

Registered Pharmacist, Hynes School Pharmacy, 1950.

Career

With Walgreen Company, Deerfield, Illinois, 1946—1990, vice president, 1972-1976, senior vice president, 1976-1978, executive vice president, 1978, president, chief operating officer, 1978—1990.

Achievements

• Fred Francis Canning has been listed as a noteworthy drug store chain executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Coast Guard, 1942-1945. Member American Pharmaceutical Association, American Marketing Association.

Connections

Married Margaret Luby, November 23, 1944. Children: Jeanette, Laura, Debbie, Terry, Patrick, Marggie, Timothy, Kathleen.

Father:

Fred Canning

Mother:

Lillian (Popiolek) Canning

Spouse:

Margaret Luby

child:

Debbie Canning

child:

Patrick Canning

child:

Laura Canning

child:

Timothy Canning

child:

Terry Canning

child:

Kathleen Canning

child:

Jeanette Canning

child:

Marggie Canning