Orville D. Merillat was a prominent American businessman and philanthropist, founder of Merillat Industries, Inc., a notable kitchen cabinet manufacturer. Born on May 1, 1916, in Ohio, he began his career as a carpenter after leaving school. Post World War II, he established his company with his wife, Ruth. By 1985, they grew the business to employ over 3,000 people. Active in philanthropy, he contributed to various educational and Christian organizations. He received several accolades for his entrepreneurial success and passed away on January 15, 1999.
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Meaning of the name - Orville
From the Old French "Orville", meaning "golden town" or "golden valley".
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Place of Birth: Tedrow, Ohio
Place of Death: Adrian, Michigan
Occupation: businessperson
Spouses: Ruth Meller
Children: Richard Merillat
Employers: Merillat Industries, Inc.
Awards Received: Michigan Small Business Person of the Year (1977) | Laypersons of the Year (1988)
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on May 1, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for May 1, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Taurus 58 | 11 Taurus 48 | 24 Leo 25 |
| Moon | 4 Taurus 44 | 14 Aquarius 46 | 20 Aries 47 |
| Mercury | 28 Taurus 23 | 17 Aries 30 | 12 Virgo 56 |
| Venus | 26 Gemini 18 | 2 Taurus 45 | 11 Cancer 49 |
| Mars | 18 Leo 38 | 0 Aries 49 | 15 Libra 41 |
| Jupiter | 18 Aries 29 | 24 Taurus 16 | 5 Taurus 2 |
| Saturn | 12 Cancer 32 | 16 Pisces 38 | 25 Cancer 18 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 26 | 22 Taurus 27 | 17 Aquarius 23 |
| Neptune | 0 Leo 0 | 28 Pisces 57 | 3 Leo 14 |
| Pluto | 1 Cancer 38 | 2 Aquarius 5 | 3 Cancer 59 |
| Rahu | 3 Aquarius 18 | 14 Aries 25 | 27 Capricorn 34 |
| Ketu | 3 Leo 18 | 14 Libra 25 | 27 Cancer 34 |
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