Background
Strawbridge, Herbert Edward was born on January 15, 1918 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Russell E. and Martha (Long) Strawbridge.
Strawbridge, Herbert Edward was born on January 15, 1918 in Niagara Falls, New York, United States. Son of Russell E. and Martha (Long) Strawbridge.
Bachelor of Science, Purdue University, 1939.
Buyer Montgomery Ward & Company, 1939-1953. With Turton Associates (consultant), 1953-1954. With sales department Modern Venetian Blinds, Inc., 1954-1955.
With Higbee Company, Cleveland, 1955-1987, vice president, treasurer, 1959-1962, vice chairman, treasurer, 1962-1966, president, 1966-1971, chairman, 1968-1984, chairman finance committee, 1984-1987. Director AmeriTrust Corporation, Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company, Centerior Energy.
Honorary trustee Vocational Guidance and Rehabilitation Cleveland. Honorary trustee Heart Association Northeastern Ohio. Trustee Ursuline College, Hiram College, John Cabot University, Rome.
President Cleveland Health Education Museum. Chairman Doan Center, Inc. Served to lieutenant Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1945.
Member National Retail Merchants Association (past chairman, director), World Society Ekistics, Museum Arts Association (trustee), Northern Ohio Opera Association, Phi Delta Theta. Clubs: Cleveland Country, Union, Pepper Pike Country, Intown, Clevelander.
Married Marie Smith, March 28, 1944. Children: Holly, Leigh.