Background
Riegel, John Lawrence was born on September 20, 1897 in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John S. and Marion (Griffin) Riegel.
Paper and textile manufacturer
Riegel, John Lawrence was born on September 20, 1897 in Riegelsville, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of John S. and Marion (Griffin) Riegel.
Student, Collegiate school, New York City, 1907-1912; student, The Hill School, Pottstown, Pennsylvania, 1912-1915; Bachelor of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1918.
With, Riegel Paper Corporation, New York City, 1918-1987;
president, Riegel Paper Corporation, New York City, 1936-1959;
Chairman of the Board, Riegel Paper Corporation, New York City, 1951-1968. Chairman of the Board Riegel Textile Corp, 1941-1963. Trustee Institute Paper Chemistry, Appleton, Wisconsin.
President American Paper and Pulp Association, 1940-1942.
Member University Club, Pinnacle Club (New York City), American Yacht Club (Rye, New York ), Fox Meadow Tennis Club (Scarsdale, New York ), St. Andrews Golf Club (Hastings-on-Hudson, New York ), Phi Gamma Delta.
Married Margaret Murchie, November 28, 1922. Children: Mary Ann Lockhart, John L., William M.