Charles Von der Ahe

Charles Theodore Von der Ahe
Born(1882-08-29)August 29, 1882
DiedJune 4, 1973(1973-06-04) (aged 89)
Los Angeles, California
Resting placeHoly Cross Cemetery, Culver City, California
Occupation(s)Founder of vons groceteria and vons, businessman
Spouse
Linda Augusta Luer
(m. 1907⁠–⁠1973)
Children8
Parent(s)Rudolph Peter Von der Ahe, Caroline Larsen

Charles Theodore Von der Ahe (August 29, 1882 – June 4, 1973) was a Danish-American businessman, best known as an early innovator in the grocery business in Southern California, and founder of Vons supermarket chain in Southern California along with his two sons, Wilfred and Theodore.