On his 76th birthday, Warren Buffett married his companion of many years, Astrid Menks at a wedding ceremony unpretentious and brief. Here is information on unusal first wedding Warren, children, and more
Born :.
Warren Edward Buffett .: August 30, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska
Astrid Menks :. Born in Latvia
How Warren and Astrid Met:
Warren and Astrid were introduced to each other by the wife of Warren, Susan. Susan and Astrid became friends after meeting at a restaurant in Omaha, where the work of Astrid was to welcome customers
Age to Wedding :.
Warren was 76 years old; Astrid was 60
Wedding Date :.
formalize their twenty year relationship with another wedding ceremony Astrid and Warren afternoon of August 30, 06 was a brief civil ceremony at home Omaha, Nebraska Warren's daughter, Susie. Warren bought Astrid wedding ring at Borsheim Fine Jewelry in Omaha. His daughter helped him decide on which ring to buy.
The ceremony lasted 15 minutes and was performed by a local judge.
witnesses to the marriage were Susie Buffett and sister Astrid
Warren and Astrid celebrated with dinner at Bonefish Grill with Susie
children: ..
Warren and Susan Buffett had three children
- Susie Buffett: .. Born in 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska
- Howard Graham Buffett: Born in 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska. Howard is a writer, politician and businessman. He and his wife have five children Devon
- Peter Andrew Buffett :. Born in 1958 in Omaha, Nebraska. Peter is a composer, musician and producer
Previous Marriages: ..
Warren had a previous marriage
- Susan Thompson Susan was born June 15, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska. Warren and Susan were introduced to each other by the sister of Warren Buffett Roberta was Susan's roommate at Northwestern University. Susan and Warren Buffett were married in April 1952. Since 1977, Susan and Warren Buffett lived apart. She moved to San Francisco to work on her singing career and to have some space for herself. Susan and Warren remained friends and even holiday together at once. In an interview with Charlie Rose, Susan said "Geriatric Gypsy" and shared his unconditional love for Warren.
Susan Warren approved relationship with Astrid. Donations Warren of friends and acquaintances often included notes signed by Warren, Susan and Astrid.
Susan died at the age of 72 years July 29, 04, after suffering a stroke. She was in Cody, Wyoming, at the time of his death. Warren was with Susan when she died
Comments about Warren Susan :. "The best thing I could give him was unconditional love and I have to ... I do not know if anyone was more liked me. .. There is no finer human being than him ... We were two parallel lines ... I am a facilitator for him ... When I was sick [with cancer], he came to see me 26 weekends in a row "
. Source: Charlie Rose. "A memory of the philanthropist Susan Thompson Buffett." CharlieRose.com. 29/07/04
Residences :.
Warren and Astrid Warren live in a house bought in Omaha, Nebraska in 1958 for about $ 31,000. He probably spent a little more on his summer home in Laguna Beach, California
Professions :.
Warren Buffett :. businessman and philanthropist
Quotes about Warren Buffett and marriage:
Pamela Paul: "Mr. Buffett separated from his wife, Susan, in 1977 but remained married to her until his death in 04. whole time he lived with Astrid Menks, they married in 06. The threesome remained close, even the sending greeting cards signed, Warren, Susan and Astrid. "
Source :. Pamela Paul" The Un-Divorced "NYTimes.com 30.07.2010 ...
Warren:" Susie put me together, and Astrid keeps me together "
Source :. Barbara Kiviat "Warren Buffett says it all. . The women in his life "Time.com 23.09 / 08.
Susie Buffett, daughter of Warren, about Astrid:" It was with my father all these years for all the right reasons I. am so grateful she loves and cares for him if Warren is broke, she had with him "
Source:.. New York Times
Susan Buffett, the first wife of Warren , about Astrid ". She takes great care of him, and he appreciates and I appreciate it's a wonderful person."
Source: New York Times
Joshua Kennon about Susan and marriage to Warren Buffett after their separation.. "Warren was absolutely devastated, throughout his life, Susie had been" the sun and rain in my [his] garden the two remained close, talking daily took their annual trip two weeks in New York, and meet children in their California Beach home for Christmas gatherings. The transition was difficult for the businessman, but he ends up unused to the new provision "
Source :. Investing for beginners About.com