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Bob Meistrell

1928-07-31 – 2013-06-16

Portrait of Bob Meistrell
Body Glove founders Bill and Bob Meistrell outside of Dive N' SurfCredit: Lumal (talk)

Life & Legacy

Robert "Bob" Meistrell (July 31, 1928 – June 16, 2013) was an American businessman, philanthropist, surfer, and diver. Along with his twin brother Bill and business partner Bev Morgan, Meistrell helped develop and market the first commercial neoprene wetsuit. This evolved into the Body Glove surf brand, which by 2013 was a $200 million annual enterprise and a leader in the field.

Occupation & Career

inventor, surfer, businessperson, competitive diver

Education

El Segundo High School

Legacy Highlights

Organizations & Memberships

Bob and Bill Meistrell

Education & Institutions

El Segundo High School

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q19822337 — wikidata View source

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