Bob Vermeer, a second generation Vermeer family member, former Vermeer Corporation CEO and current chair emeritus, has died.
The company announced his death on social media Wednesday morning, stating he died after a battle with cancer. The company did not specify when Vermeer died, nor his age.
Vermeer was the son of founder Gary Vermeer and served as CEO from 1989 to 2003. He was also president of Vermeer Charitable Foundation and was serving as chair emeritus before his death.
The company says it will release more information as it becomes available.
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