Dale Hagerman


Dale Hagerman was an American pharmacist and businessman, and co-founder of Diplomat Pharmacy with his son Phil Hagerman.

Early life

Dale Hagerman was born on August 5, 1927 in Flint, Michigan, one of eight children of Ray and Mildred Hagerman.
Hagerman received a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Ferris State College.

Career

He was a partner in Ideal Pharmacy which had four stores in Flint, Michigan. In 1975, he sold his stake, bought a store in Flushing Road, and founded Diplomat Pharmacy with his son, Phil, who was about to graduate from college. It is now the largest speciality pharmacy chain in the US.

Personal life

On August 20, 1949, he married Janet Huston in Fenton, Michigan.
They had five children.
He died on October 9, 2017 at his home in Fenton Township Michigan, aged 90.