Powel Crosley Jr. was born on 18 September 1886 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. He was married to Charlotte K. Wilson, Eva Emily Brokaw, Marianne Wallingford and Gwendolyn Bakewell Aiken. He died on 28 March 1961 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
Speaking at the end of Crosley Motors, Inc. on July 16, 1952: "I tried
to save the company. I just couldn't make the Crosley at a low enough
price to attract sufficient buyers. I've worked hard. Now I think its
time to take it easier and get a rest."