Frederic M. Ayres Sr.

1872–1940 (age 68)

Biography

Frederic M. Ayres Sr. guided the family's department store through expansions that mirrored the city's own growth, always emphasizing attentive service and a welcoming environment. He championed innovation in retail while keeping a close eye on the needs of the employees and patrons who made the business thrive.

Beyond the store he supported charities and civic projects that lifted Indianapolis, and his memory rests at Crown Hill Cemetery among generations he influenced.

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