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Robert Wiseman
Born(1916-04-18)18 April 1916
Died7 December 2004(2004-12-07) (aged 88)
OccupationBusinessman

Robert Ramsey Wiseman (18 April 1916 – 7 December 2004) was the founder of Robert Wiseman Dairies, one of the United Kingdom's largest dairy businesses.

Career

Born at Strathaven in Lanarkshire, Robert Wiseman sold his farmland to become a designated milk distributor in East Kilbride.[1] He used his farm horse and cart to deliver milk.[2]

He was active in bowling and curling.[1]

Family

Wiseman was married to Jean Wiseman and together they had four sons and one daughter.[1] Three of the sons became executives in the company.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b c Obituary: Robert Wiseman The Times, 17 December 2004
  2. ^ Dairy founder Robert Wiseman dies Edinburgh Evening News, 9 December 2004
  3. ^ "Obituary - Robert Wiseman (The Scotsman, 2004)".