Percy Ross, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Percy Ross

American philanthropist

Date of Birth: 22-Nov-1916

Place of Birth: Laurium, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 14-Nov-2001

Profession: journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Percy Ross (November 22, 1916 – November 14, 2001) was an American self-made multi-millionaire.
He arrived in St.
Louis Park, Minnesota around 1946-1947.
He was associated with Ross and Ross Auctioneers.
In 1959 he purchased a company called Poly-Tech, which made polyethylene plastic bags.
He died in Edina, Minnesota on November 10, 2001.Ross was best known for his philanthropy, particularly through his Thanks a Million newspaper column, where he would often grant requests for readers in need.
Thanks a Million ran in over 800 publications for 17 years.
It eventually became a syndicated radio show running on over 400 radio stations.
From the column and shows, he gave away an estimated US$20 to $30 million over a period of 17 years. Ross was born and raised in Laurium, Michigan, on the Keweenaw Peninsula of Michigan's upper peninsula, about 10 miles from Michigan Technological University.