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THOMPSON, John "Jack"
THOMPSON, John "Jack" (Dubuque, IA, Nov. 5, 1928--Dubuque, IA, Dec. 19, 2008) In 1944 Thompson took over the Thompson Food Marker and later created OKY DOKY, 6 1/2 Discount, Dubuque Distributing and many other businesses. Known for extending credit to customers, he even delivered groceries if needed.
He was the longest standing member of the DUBUQUE SHOOTING SOCIETY.
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Source:
Jacobson, Ben, "Businessman Remembered for Faith, Zest for Life," Telegraph Herald, Dec. 22, 2018, p. 3A