About
American entrepreneur remembered for being the founder of the automobile company, the Chrysler Corporation. He also served as the President of Buick, which made him one of the richest men in America at the time.
Before fame
He worked as a railroad mechanic and machinist with the Fort Worth and Denver Railway.
Trivia
He was named Time Magazine's Person of the Year in 1928. In 1967, he was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame.
Family life
He was married to Della Viola Forker until she died in 1958. He had children named Thelma, Bernice, Walter, and Jack.
Associated with
He was hired as the President of Buick by General Motors founder William C. Durant.
