Arthur Ivar Appleton was born in Evanston IL on October 14, 1915. He passed away in his home at Bridlewood Farm in Ocala FL on Jan. 15, 2008.
Son of Swedish industrialist, Albert I. Appleton and Lillian W. Appleton, he was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 52 years and former Hollywood movie star Martha O’Driscoll; his brother, Jack Appleton; his sister, Edith-Marie Appleton; and son John S. Appleton.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas A., Arthur I, Jr., James K. and William P. Appleton; and his daughter, Linda A. Potter. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Appleton entered Dartmouth College at age 16 and 5 years later, in 1936, graduated with an MBA from Amos Tuck School of Business Administration and Finance. During WWII, he served in the Navy as a Lt. Sr. grade. A prominent Chicago businessman, he joined Appleton Electric Company, founded by his father in 1903, after graduating from Dartmouth. He became President in 1947, where he served until 1982, when the family-owned company was sold to Emerson Electric Company.
Under his strong leadership, the company sales grew from$8.5 million to $144 million. Mr. Appleton was the sole proprietor of Appleton Oil Company, which operated mostly in Oklahoma. Among his diverse business interests were several real estate developments, including Bridlewood Road/Lane in Northbrook, IL and Brook Hills and Malabar Ranch in Fallbrook, CA.
In 1987, Appleton, his wife and his sister founded and built the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, FL, to which he donated his extensive collection of ancient artifacts, fine art, ethnic collections and antique coins. The legacy of Mr. Appleton at the Appleton Museum of Art continues with 3 family members currently serving on the board, his daughter Linda Potter, his nephew, Albert Goodman and his niece, Diane Carter.
Appleton was a well-respected figure in the thoroughbred horse world with his 960-acre Bridlewood Farm serving as his headquarters. Active in the racing world as a young man, Appleton had followed his father’s footsteps serving on the Board of Directors of Gulfstream Race Track until its sale. A successful breeder of over 90 stake winners, Appleton was named Florida Horse Breeder of the year in 1991. Among his numerous distinguished thoroughbred awards, he received the Bruce Campbell Award, given by the Florida Horse Magazine, both in 1987 and 1998 for “bringing prestige and honor to Florida’s horse industry.” In 1999 he received the South Regional Owner of the Year awarded by the TOBA.
Mr. Appleton was the former President of the Board of Trustees of Village Church in Northbrook, IL. Over his lifetime he was a member of Bob O’Link Golf Club, Exmoor Country Club, Sunset Ridge Country Club, Chicago Curling Club and Chicago Athletic Club in Illinois, Indian Creek Country Club, the Surf Club, Palm Bay Club, Bal Harbor Club and Golden Hills Country Club in Florida and a member of the Cat Cay Club in the Bahamas.
The year Appleton was captain, the US Team came in first in the International Tuna Tournament. Appleton will be remembered as a true Renaissance man. He had the mind of a genius, a never-satisfied thirst for knowledge, a sportsman’s heart, a trained eye for talent and success, and an unquestioned devotion to his wife, his children, and their children. His passing leaves a great void in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
A private service is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Chicago. A memorial service and a celebration of his life will take place in Ocala, FL on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at 1 pm at the Appleton Museum of Art. Arrangements are being made through Roberts Funeral Home. Donations to the Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala.
Contributed by: L Winslow (46875728)
Son of Swedish industrialist, Albert I. Appleton and Lillian W. Appleton, he was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 52 years and former Hollywood movie star Martha O’Driscoll; his brother, Jack Appleton; his sister, Edith-Marie Appleton; and son John S. Appleton.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas A., Arthur I, Jr., James K. and William P. Appleton; and his daughter, Linda A. Potter. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Appleton entered Dartmouth College at age 16 and 5 years later, in 1936, graduated with an MBA from Amos Tuck School of Business Administration and Finance. During WWII, he served in the Navy as a Lt. Sr. grade. A prominent Chicago businessman, he joined Appleton Electric Company, founded by his father in 1903, after graduating from Dartmouth. He became President in 1947, where he served until 1982, when the family-owned company was sold to Emerson Electric Company.
Under his strong leadership, the company sales grew from$8.5 million to $144 million. Mr. Appleton was the sole proprietor of Appleton Oil Company, which operated mostly in Oklahoma. Among his diverse business interests were several real estate developments, including Bridlewood Road/Lane in Northbrook, IL and Brook Hills and Malabar Ranch in Fallbrook, CA.
In 1987, Appleton, his wife and his sister founded and built the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, FL, to which he donated his extensive collection of ancient artifacts, fine art, ethnic collections and antique coins. The legacy of Mr. Appleton at the Appleton Museum of Art continues with 3 family members currently serving on the board, his daughter Linda Potter, his nephew, Albert Goodman and his niece, Diane Carter.
Appleton was a well-respected figure in the thoroughbred horse world with his 960-acre Bridlewood Farm serving as his headquarters. Active in the racing world as a young man, Appleton had followed his father’s footsteps serving on the Board of Directors of Gulfstream Race Track until its sale. A successful breeder of over 90 stake winners, Appleton was named Florida Horse Breeder of the year in 1991. Among his numerous distinguished thoroughbred awards, he received the Bruce Campbell Award, given by the Florida Horse Magazine, both in 1987 and 1998 for “bringing prestige and honor to Florida’s horse industry.” In 1999 he received the South Regional Owner of the Year awarded by the TOBA.
Mr. Appleton was the former President of the Board of Trustees of Village Church in Northbrook, IL. Over his lifetime he was a member of Bob O’Link Golf Club, Exmoor Country Club, Sunset Ridge Country Club, Chicago Curling Club and Chicago Athletic Club in Illinois, Indian Creek Country Club, the Surf Club, Palm Bay Club, Bal Harbor Club and Golden Hills Country Club in Florida and a member of the Cat Cay Club in the Bahamas.
The year Appleton was captain, the US Team came in first in the International Tuna Tournament. Appleton will be remembered as a true Renaissance man. He had the mind of a genius, a never-satisfied thirst for knowledge, a sportsman’s heart, a trained eye for talent and success, and an unquestioned devotion to his wife, his children, and their children. His passing leaves a great void in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
A private service is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Chicago. A memorial service and a celebration of his life will take place in Ocala, FL on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at 1 pm at the Appleton Museum of Art. Arrangements are being made through Roberts Funeral Home. Donations to the Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala.
Contributed by: L Winslow (46875728)
Arthur Ivar Appleton was born in Evanston IL on October 14, 1915. He passed away in his home at Bridlewood Farm in Ocala FL on Jan. 15, 2008.
Son of Swedish industrialist, Albert I. Appleton and Lillian W. Appleton, he was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 52 years and former Hollywood movie star Martha O’Driscoll; his brother, Jack Appleton; his sister, Edith-Marie Appleton; and son John S. Appleton.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas A., Arthur I, Jr., James K. and William P. Appleton; and his daughter, Linda A. Potter. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Appleton entered Dartmouth College at age 16 and 5 years later, in 1936, graduated with an MBA from Amos Tuck School of Business Administration and Finance. During WWII, he served in the Navy as a Lt. Sr. grade. A prominent Chicago businessman, he joined Appleton Electric Company, founded by his father in 1903, after graduating from Dartmouth. He became President in 1947, where he served until 1982, when the family-owned company was sold to Emerson Electric Company.
Under his strong leadership, the company sales grew from$8.5 million to $144 million. Mr. Appleton was the sole proprietor of Appleton Oil Company, which operated mostly in Oklahoma. Among his diverse business interests were several real estate developments, including Bridlewood Road/Lane in Northbrook, IL and Brook Hills and Malabar Ranch in Fallbrook, CA.
In 1987, Appleton, his wife and his sister founded and built the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, FL, to which he donated his extensive collection of ancient artifacts, fine art, ethnic collections and antique coins. The legacy of Mr. Appleton at the Appleton Museum of Art continues with 3 family members currently serving on the board, his daughter Linda Potter, his nephew, Albert Goodman and his niece, Diane Carter.
Appleton was a well-respected figure in the thoroughbred horse world with his 960-acre Bridlewood Farm serving as his headquarters. Active in the racing world as a young man, Appleton had followed his father’s footsteps serving on the Board of Directors of Gulfstream Race Track until its sale. A successful breeder of over 90 stake winners, Appleton was named Florida Horse Breeder of the year in 1991. Among his numerous distinguished thoroughbred awards, he received the Bruce Campbell Award, given by the Florida Horse Magazine, both in 1987 and 1998 for “bringing prestige and honor to Florida’s horse industry.” In 1999 he received the South Regional Owner of the Year awarded by the TOBA.
Mr. Appleton was the former President of the Board of Trustees of Village Church in Northbrook, IL. Over his lifetime he was a member of Bob O’Link Golf Club, Exmoor Country Club, Sunset Ridge Country Club, Chicago Curling Club and Chicago Athletic Club in Illinois, Indian Creek Country Club, the Surf Club, Palm Bay Club, Bal Harbor Club and Golden Hills Country Club in Florida and a member of the Cat Cay Club in the Bahamas.
The year Appleton was captain, the US Team came in first in the International Tuna Tournament. Appleton will be remembered as a true Renaissance man. He had the mind of a genius, a never-satisfied thirst for knowledge, a sportsman’s heart, a trained eye for talent and success, and an unquestioned devotion to his wife, his children, and their children. His passing leaves a great void in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
A private service is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Chicago. A memorial service and a celebration of his life will take place in Ocala, FL on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at 1 pm at the Appleton Museum of Art. Arrangements are being made through Roberts Funeral Home. Donations to the Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala.
Contributed by: L Winslow (46875728)
Son of Swedish industrialist, Albert I. Appleton and Lillian W. Appleton, he was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 52 years and former Hollywood movie star Martha O’Driscoll; his brother, Jack Appleton; his sister, Edith-Marie Appleton; and son John S. Appleton.
He is survived by his sons, Thomas A., Arthur I, Jr., James K. and William P. Appleton; and his daughter, Linda A. Potter. In addition he is survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Appleton entered Dartmouth College at age 16 and 5 years later, in 1936, graduated with an MBA from Amos Tuck School of Business Administration and Finance. During WWII, he served in the Navy as a Lt. Sr. grade. A prominent Chicago businessman, he joined Appleton Electric Company, founded by his father in 1903, after graduating from Dartmouth. He became President in 1947, where he served until 1982, when the family-owned company was sold to Emerson Electric Company.
Under his strong leadership, the company sales grew from$8.5 million to $144 million. Mr. Appleton was the sole proprietor of Appleton Oil Company, which operated mostly in Oklahoma. Among his diverse business interests were several real estate developments, including Bridlewood Road/Lane in Northbrook, IL and Brook Hills and Malabar Ranch in Fallbrook, CA.
In 1987, Appleton, his wife and his sister founded and built the Appleton Museum of Art in Ocala, FL, to which he donated his extensive collection of ancient artifacts, fine art, ethnic collections and antique coins. The legacy of Mr. Appleton at the Appleton Museum of Art continues with 3 family members currently serving on the board, his daughter Linda Potter, his nephew, Albert Goodman and his niece, Diane Carter.
Appleton was a well-respected figure in the thoroughbred horse world with his 960-acre Bridlewood Farm serving as his headquarters. Active in the racing world as a young man, Appleton had followed his father’s footsteps serving on the Board of Directors of Gulfstream Race Track until its sale. A successful breeder of over 90 stake winners, Appleton was named Florida Horse Breeder of the year in 1991. Among his numerous distinguished thoroughbred awards, he received the Bruce Campbell Award, given by the Florida Horse Magazine, both in 1987 and 1998 for “bringing prestige and honor to Florida’s horse industry.” In 1999 he received the South Regional Owner of the Year awarded by the TOBA.
Mr. Appleton was the former President of the Board of Trustees of Village Church in Northbrook, IL. Over his lifetime he was a member of Bob O’Link Golf Club, Exmoor Country Club, Sunset Ridge Country Club, Chicago Curling Club and Chicago Athletic Club in Illinois, Indian Creek Country Club, the Surf Club, Palm Bay Club, Bal Harbor Club and Golden Hills Country Club in Florida and a member of the Cat Cay Club in the Bahamas.
The year Appleton was captain, the US Team came in first in the International Tuna Tournament. Appleton will be remembered as a true Renaissance man. He had the mind of a genius, a never-satisfied thirst for knowledge, a sportsman’s heart, a trained eye for talent and success, and an unquestioned devotion to his wife, his children, and their children. His passing leaves a great void in the hearts of those he leaves behind.
A private service is planned for Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2008 in Chicago. A memorial service and a celebration of his life will take place in Ocala, FL on Monday, Feb. 4, 2008 at 1 pm at the Appleton Museum of Art. Arrangements are being made through Roberts Funeral Home. Donations to the Appleton Museum of Art, Ocala.
Contributed by: L Winslow (46875728)
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