Leonard Shoen

Leonard Samuel Shoen (February 29, 1916 – October 4, 1999) was an American entrepreneur who founded the U-Haul truck and trailer organization in Ridgefield, Washington. After growing up in the farm belt during the Great Depression, he envisioned the market for rental vehicles for families who wished to avoid the expense of professional transfer and storage companies and move around the country.

Leonard Shoen
Born
Leonard Samuel Shoen

(1916-02-29)February 29, 1916
DiedOctober 4, 1999(1999-10-04) (aged 83)
Las Vegas Valley, Nevada, U.S.
EducationB.Sc Oregon State University
L.L.B. Northwestern College of Law
OccupationEntrepreneur
Spouse(s)Anna Carty (until her death)
Suzanne Gilbaugh (divorced)
Suzanne Whitmore (divorced)
Unknown spouse (divorced)
Carol Schoen (until his death)
Childrenwith Carty: 6, including Joe and Mark
with Gilbaugh: 5
with Whitmore: 1
with Schoen: 1
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