| Dale Hagerman | |
| Birth Date: | August 5, 1927 |
| Birth Place: | Flint, Michigan, US |
| Death Place: | Fenton Township, Michigan, US |
| Alma Mater: | Ferris State College |
| Occupation: | pharmacist and businessman |
| Known For: | co-founder of Diplomat Pharmacy |
| Spouse: | Janet Huston (m. 1949) |
| Children: | 5, including Phil Hagerman |
Dale Hagerman (August 5, 1927 - October 9, 2017) was an American pharmacist and businessman, and co-founder of Diplomat Pharmacy with his son Phil Hagerman.
Dale Hagerman was born on August 5, 1927, in Flint, Michigan, one of eight children of Ray and Mildred (Stocking) Hagerman.[1]
Hagerman received a bachelor's degree in pharmacy from Ferris State College.[2]
He was a partner in Ideal Pharmacy which had four stores in Flint, Michigan.[2] [3] In 1975, he sold his stake, bought a store in Flushing Road, and founded Diplomat Pharmacy with his son, Phil, who was about to graduate from college.[2] [3] It is now the largest speciality pharmacy chain in the US.[2]
On August 20, 1949, he married Janet Huston in Fenton, Michigan.[1]
They had five children.[2]
He died on October 9, 2017, at his home in Fenton Township Michigan, aged 90.[2] [3]