DONALD E. GOERKE, 83
Died January 10, 2010
Campbell Soup executive who led the ream that invented the famous circular pastas. In 35 years with the company, he helped introduce one hundred products.
Spaghetti-Os were introduced in 1965. Famous singer Jimmie Rodgers sang the jingle that ended with "Uh oh, Spaghetti-Os." Great timing here because there were 20 million kids under the age of 5 at the time. (Not me, i was 14,)
He also introduced Chunky Soup in 1970.
He served in the US Army Air Force during World War II.
Born in 1926 in Wauhesha, Wisconsin, and was on "What's My Line." i sure would have liked to see them guess what he did for a living.
I Must Admit, I'm a Fan of Spaghetti-Os. Still am.
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