Age 95, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born May 1, 1925, in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of William and Marion (Richardson) Simpson. He graduated from Fairmont High School, Class of 1943. Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he served our country as a pilot. Wally started his working career in journalism; first at the Prescott Journal and later became Editor at the Brainerd Daily Dispatch. In 1960 he started his own company, founding Cold Type Setters in Minneapolis, it was successful and grew to nearly 100 employees before retiring in 1987. The company continued its success and growth under family leadership as CTS and then Periscope.
Age 95, of Chisago City, Minnesota, died peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. Wally was born May 1, 1925, in Fairmont, Minnesota, the son of William and Marion (Richardson) Simpson. He graduated from Fairmont High School, Class of 1943. Following graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he served our country as a pilot. Wally started his working career in journalism; first at the Prescott Journal and later became Editor at the Brainerd Daily Dispatch. In 1960 he started his own company, founding Cold Type Setters in Minneapolis, it was successful and grew to nearly 100 employees before retiring in 1987. The company continued its success and growth under family leadership as CTS and then Periscope.
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