Simplot was survived by his wife, two sons, Don and Scott, and his daughter, Gay, who was the first wife of politician Butch Otter. His eldest son, Richard, died in 1993 at age 59.

Jan 15, 2026 · Family owned and privately held since 1929, the Simplot Company is an international food and agriculture company with more than 15,000 employees serving customers around the world.

Feb 8, 2024 · Simplot family is #40 on Forbes' 2024 America's Richest Families list. Read more about Simplot family, their experience, their asset summary, and more here.

Based in Idaho, our roots have grown to support agriculture across North America. Built from the ground up by our founder J.R. Simplot, we have been farming for more than 90 years.

We are a family-owned and -run manufacturer of an evolving portfolio of on-trend foodservice products, including frozen and chilled potatoes, avocado, vegetables, grains and fruit, thoughtfully grown and …

Led by Chairman Scott Simplot, CEO Larry Hlobik, and a board of directors that included several Simplot family members, the J.R. Simplot Company appeared to be on track to maintain its position …

Oct 12, 2004 · Within the Simplot family, father and youngest son have been clashing — and making up — for as long as anyone can remember. In Scott's childhood, they quarreled over gin-rummy …

Jan 26, 2026 · In this episode of the Ever Onward podcast, we explore the enduring legacy and influence of the Simplot family through an insightful conversation with John Otter, grandson of the …

Simplot was founded in 1929 by 20-year-old John Richard Simplot near the agricultural community of Declo in south central Idaho. [2] During the early 1940s, the business expanded, providing the …

Dec 1, 2024 · In 1972, Simplot married Esther Becker, with whom he had four children, including Scott Simplot, who later became involved in the family business. Despite his immense wealth, Simplot was …