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'''Donald Joyce Hall''' (born July 9, 1928) was an American [[billionaire]] businessman, and the chairman and majority shareholder of [[Hallmark Cards]], the world's largest greeting card manufacturer and one of the world's largest privately held companies. Hallmark's headquarters is in [[Kansas City, Missouri]].
'''Donald Joyce Hall''' (July 9, 1928 – October 13, 2024) was an American [[billionaire]] businessman, and the chairman and majority shareholder of [[Hallmark Cards]], the world's largest greeting card manufacturer and one of the world's largest privately held companies. Hallmark's headquarters is in [[Kansas City, Missouri]].


==Early life==
==Early life==
Donald Joyce Hall was born on July 9, 1928, to Elizabeth Ann (née Dilday) and [[Joyce Hall]]. His father was the founder and president of [[Hallmark Cards]].<ref name="BD">{{cite web|url=http://www.nndb.com/people/115/000169605/|title=Donald J. Hall|publisher=[[NNDB]]|access-date=February 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Ingham |first=John N. |date=1983 |title=Biographical Dictionary of American Business Leaders, Volume 2|publisher=[[Greenwood Publishing Group]]|page=529 |isbn=0313239088}}</ref> Hall graduated from [[Dartmouth College]] in 1950 with a [[Bachelor of Arts]].<ref name="BD"/>
Donald Joyce Hall was born on July 9, 1928, to Elizabeth Ann (née Dilday) and [[Joyce Hall]]. His father was the founder and president of [[Hallmark Cards]].<ref name="BD">{{cite web|url=http://www.nndb.com/people/115/000169605/|title=Donald J. Hall|publisher=[[NNDB]]|access-date=February 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Ingham |first=John N. |date=1983 |title=Biographical Dictionary of American Business Leaders, Volume 2|publisher=[[Greenwood Publishing Group]]|page=529 |isbn=0313239088}}</ref> Hall graduated from [[Dartmouth College]] in 1950 with a [[Bachelor of Arts]].<ref name="BD"/> He served in the [[United States Army]] and spent time in Japan.<ref name="obit">{{Cite news |url=https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/donald-j-hall-longtime-hallmark-leader-and-civic-champion-dies-at-96 |title=Donald J. Hall, longtime Hallmark leader and civic champion, dies at 96 |date=2024-10-15 |newspaper=KSHB |last=Hartle |first=Sam |access-date=2024-10-15}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Hall came to Hallmark in 1953 and became assistant to the president in 1954. In 1958, Hall became vice president. In 1966, after Hall served as administrative vice president and member of the board of directors of the company, Hall's father, Joyce Hall, retired as chairman, president, and CEO of Hallmark, handing full control of the company to Hall. In 1986, Hall stepped down as president and CEO of Hallmark, turning those positions over to [[Irvine O. Hockaday Jr.]], a native Kansas Citian and national businessman. Hall, however, retained the position of chairman of the board.<ref name="BD"/><ref name="Forbes profile">{{cite web|title=Forbes profile: Donald Hall|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/donald-hall/|website=Forbes|access-date=12 February 2018}}</ref>
Hall came to Hallmark in 1953 and became assistant to the president in 1954. In 1958, Hall became vice president. In 1966, after Hall served as administrative vice president and member of the board of directors of the company, Hall's father, Joyce Hall, retired as chairman, president, and CEO of Hallmark, handing full control of the company to Hall. In 1986, Hall stepped down as president and CEO of Hallmark, turning those positions over to [[Irvine O. Hockaday Jr.]], a native Kansas Citian and national businessman. Hall, however, retained the position of chairman of the board.<ref name="BD"/><ref name="Forbes profile">{{cite web|title=Forbes profile: Donald Hall|url=https://www.forbes.com/profile/donald-hall/|website=Forbes|access-date=12 February 2018}}</ref> Since 2016, he served as chairman emeritus of Hallmark.<ref name="obit"/>

Hall was chair of the Hall Family Foundation. He was a founding member of the Kansas City Community Foundation. He helped start the Kansas City Area Economic Development Council. He was credited with locating the [[1976 Republican National Convention]] to Kansas City.<ref name="obit"/>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Hall married Adele Coryell (1931–2013) on November 28, 1953. They had three children, including [[Donald J. Hall Jr.]] Hall lives in [[Mission Hills, Kansas]].<ref name="BD"/><ref name="Forbes profile"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111051621/adele-coryell-hall-1-feb-2013-the/ |title=Adele Coryell Hall |date=2013-02-01 |newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]] |page=A10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2022-10-10}}{{Open access}}</ref>
Hall married Adele Coryell (1931–2013) on November 28, 1953. They had three children, including [[Donald J. Hall Jr.]] Hall lived in [[Mission Hills, Kansas]].<ref name="BD"/><ref name="Forbes profile"/><ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/111051621/adele-coryell-hall-1-feb-2013-the/ |title=Adele Coryell Hall |date=2013-02-01 |newspaper=[[The Kansas City Star]] |page=A10 |via=[[Newspapers.com]] |access-date=2022-10-10}}{{Open access}}</ref> His wife predeceased him.<ref name="obit"/>


==Death==
==Death==
Hall died on October 13, 2024.<ref name="obit"/>
On October 13, 2024, Hall died at the age of 96 surrounded by family in Mission Hills, Kansas.


==Awards and honors==
==Awards and honors==
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Revision as of 15:05, 15 October 2024

Donald J. Hall Sr.
Born(1928-07-09)July 9, 1928
Kansas City, Kansas, U.S.
Died(2024-10-13)October 13, 2024
Alma materDartmouth College (A.B.)
Occupation(s)Chairman and majority owner, Hallmark Cards
Spouse
Adele Coryell
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​
(m. 1953; died 2013)​
Children3, including Donald J. Hall Jr.
FatherJoyce Hall

Donald Joyce Hall (July 9, 1928 – October 13, 2024) was an American billionaire businessman, and the chairman and majority shareholder of Hallmark Cards, the world's largest greeting card manufacturer and one of the world's largest privately held companies. Hallmark's headquarters is in Kansas City, Missouri.

Early life

Donald Joyce Hall was born on July 9, 1928, to Elizabeth Ann (née Dilday) and Joyce Hall. His father was the founder and president of Hallmark Cards.[1][2] Hall graduated from Dartmouth College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts.[1] He served in the United States Army and spent time in Japan.[3]

Career

Hall came to Hallmark in 1953 and became assistant to the president in 1954. In 1958, Hall became vice president. In 1966, after Hall served as administrative vice president and member of the board of directors of the company, Hall's father, Joyce Hall, retired as chairman, president, and CEO of Hallmark, handing full control of the company to Hall. In 1986, Hall stepped down as president and CEO of Hallmark, turning those positions over to Irvine O. Hockaday Jr., a native Kansas Citian and national businessman. Hall, however, retained the position of chairman of the board.[1][4] Since 2016, he served as chairman emeritus of Hallmark.[3]

Hall was chair of the Hall Family Foundation. He was a founding member of the Kansas City Community Foundation. He helped start the Kansas City Area Economic Development Council. He was credited with locating the 1976 Republican National Convention to Kansas City.[3]

Personal life

Hall married Adele Coryell (1931–2013) on November 28, 1953. They had three children, including Donald J. Hall Jr. Hall lived in Mission Hills, Kansas.[1][4][5] His wife predeceased him.[3]

Death

Hall died on October 13, 2024.[3]

Awards and honors

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Donald J. Hall". NNDB. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
  2. ^ Ingham, John N. (1983). Biographical Dictionary of American Business Leaders, Volume 2. Greenwood Publishing Group. p. 529. ISBN 0313239088.
  3. ^ a b c d e Hartle, Sam (2024-10-15). "Donald J. Hall, longtime Hallmark leader and civic champion, dies at 96". KSHB. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  4. ^ a b "Forbes profile: Donald Hall". Forbes. Retrieved 12 February 2018.
  5. ^ "Adele Coryell Hall". The Kansas City Star. 2013-02-01. p. A10. Retrieved 2022-10-10 – via Newspapers.com.Open access icon
  6. ^ "Hallmark CEO is named Kansas Citian of the Year". Kansas City Business Journal.
  7. ^ "Contemporary Honorees". Kansas Business Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  8. ^ "Golden Plate Awardees of the American Academy of Achievement". www.achievement.org. American Academy of Achievement.
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