He was the president of Campbell Soup Company from 1972 to 1984 and was responsible for the company's success during that time. He also served as the chairman of the board from 1984 to 1989. His salary was estimated to be around $1 million per year.
Donald Goerke is an Entrepreneur with an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion. He was born in August 8, 1926 and is best known for his invention of SpaghettiOs, earning him the nickname The Daddy-O of SpaghettiOs. Goerke was the president of Campbell Soup Company from 1972 to 1984 and chairman of the board from 1984 to 1989. His salary was estimated to be around $1 million per year.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $3.1 billion (2024)
About
Campbell's Soup executive who invented SpaghettiOs, earning the nickname The Daddy-O of SpaghettiOs.
Before Fame
He created SpaghettiOs after trying to find a product both appealing to children and also able to withstand canning and reheating.
Trivia
He was also known for inventing the Campbell's Chunky Soup line. His most famous invention, SpaghettiOs, became a bestseller with more than 140 million cans sold annually at the time of his death.
Family Life
He had two sons and a daughter with his wife June Marie Uthus.
Associated With
His SpaghettiOs became known also for their catchy musical tagline, "Uh-Oh, SpaghettiOs!," which was sung by Jimmie Rodgers.
