Gerald Rudolff Ford

Gerald Rudolff Ford
Ford in 1948
Born(1890-12-09)December 9, 1890
DiedJanuary 26, 1962(1962-01-26) (aged 71)
Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.
Occupation(s)Founder of the Ford Paint and Varnish Company,
politician
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
(m. 1917)
Children3, including Thomas Gardner Ford

Gerald Rudolff Ford (December 9, 1890 – January 26, 1962) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He was the stepfather of U.S. President Gerald Ford and for whom Ford legally changed his name.