Richard Devos – Family, Family Tree

Richard M. DeVos, Sr. is an American business magnate and best known as the co-founder of Amway along with Jay Van Andel. He was born on March 4, 1926 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A sports enthusiast in and out, he owns the NBA basketball team Orlando Magic.

Recently, he also purchased a minority stake in MLB’s Chicago Cubs. Apart from being a successful entrepreneur, he has authored a total of three books: Compassionate Capitalism, Hope from My Heart: Ten Lessons for Life and Believe! He co-authored “Believe!” with Charles Paul Conn.

Here are more details about the DeVos family

DeVos Parents

Richard DeVos’ parents were poor immigrants from the Netherlands. Both his father and mother were Dutch.

DeVos Spouse – Helen DeVos

Helen DeVos was born in the year 1925 as Helen J. Van Wesep and married Richard in the year 1953. She went to the Calvin College and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Art. Apart from this, she is known for being a social activist and supporting the Republican Party along with her husband.

DeVos Children – Dick DeVos, Daniel DeVos, Doug DeVos and Suzanne DeVos

The couple had a total of four children, three sons and a daughter.