Fred Lazarus III

1912–1996 (age 84)

Retail executive

Biography

Fred Lazarus III carried forward a retail legacy with visionary leadership, helping to guide Federated Department Stores through periods of growth while showing a deep commitment to employees and customers alike. His steady hand and attention to humane business practices earned him respect across the industry.

He also believed in giving back to the community, supporting education and the arts, and his resting place at Spring Grove Cemetery honors a life spent building both businesses and better communities.

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