"I knew and worked with Fred at Armour-Dial. It was my first professional position and Fred seemed bigger than life to me. He was so positive, energetic and I always felt good about myself being in his presence. I am sad today learning of his death. I was not a close friend by any means. However, I had an opportunity to have dinner with Fred in Laguna Beach along with my friend who knew Fred very well and it was a special evening. My sincere sympathy is with his family at this time. Fred was a unique and talented man and I wanted to personally let his family know from someone who knew him over 30 years ago that he was special even then. I knew him as a young man on his way to bigger and better things but he always treated me with respect and warmth. I am a better person having known Fred Rentschler. May God bless him and his family at this time. Sincerely, Elaine Hindman Reilly"
In loving memory of
Frederick Brant Rentschler
Frederick Brant Rentschler, II, distinguished executive in the food products and airline industries, philanthropist and proud patriot died July 6, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona from complications related to non-Hodgkin lymphoma. He was 70 years old. Born August 12, 1939 in New York City, Fred was raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. He received his undergraduate degree in Economics and History from Vanderbilt University, and earned an MBA in Marketing from Harvard Business School. He was also awarded a Doctor of Laws, causa honoris, from the University of Wyoming. Proud to serve his country, he was Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1960-1965 and Deputy Director of the White House Fellows Program in 1971 and 1972. During his professional career, he held several executive roles including President and Chief Executive Officer of Northwest Airlines (1991), Beatrice Company (1987-1989), Beatrice U.S. Foods (1985-1987), and Hunt-Wesson, Inc. (1980-1984). He was also President of Armour Dial (1977-1980). Fred served on several boards of directors, most recently on International Game Technology, Reno, NV, and on the Board of Trustee