Louisiana Entrepreneurial Legend John Dan Gielen Dies Today
Crowley native John Dan Gielen, owner of Church Point Wholesale and who built the Shop Rite and Tobacco Plus stores into a statewide entrepreneurial empire, has died today (Wednesday), according to KLFY TV 10.
Gielen’s story is an incredible one, as he began his company by borrowing $35,000 from his mother and aunt.
No funeral arrangements have been announced yet.
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