Richard Dermer
Richard Dermer (June 19, 1939 – March 14, 2014) was an American restaurateur and founder of Hideaway Pizza.
Dermer was born in Stillwater, Oklahoma in 1939.[1] He attended and graduated at Oklahoma State University. While attending university, in 1957 Dermer opened the original Hideaway Pizza outlet, in Stillwater; it was the second pizzeria in the city. Subsequently, Dermer opened a second Hideaway Pizza outlet in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the business expanded from there.[2]
He was an enthusiast for kite flying. He was nicknamed "The Big Kahuna". He died in hospital as the result of complications from previous health issues, aged 74.[3]
References
- ^ "Founder of Hideaway Pizza dies". Koco Oklahoma City. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ "Hideaway Pizza founder died late Friday night; pizza chain plans celebration in honor". Kjrh. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
- ^ "Richard Dermer: Obituary". The Oklahoman. April 6, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2014.