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Richard Dermer

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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

  1. ^ "Founder of Hideaway Pizza dies". Koco Oklahoma City. Retrieved 21 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Hideaway Pizza founder died late Friday night; pizza chain plans celebration in honor". Kjrh. Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 21 March 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Richard Dermer: Obituary". The Oklahoman. April 6, 2014. Retrieved December 23, 2014.