Charles Hooley, Co-Founder Of Cub Foods And Former Stillwater Mayor, Dies At 89

Charles “Charlie” Hooley grew up in grocery stores, so it’s not surprising that he made his mark as a co-founder of Cub Foods, which was among the nation’s first warehouse-style grocery stores.

Hooley, 89, of Stillwater, died Sunday, according to family members.

Hooley, who was born and died in Stillwater, also served as mayor of the city in the early 1990s, said Mark Hooley, his son. “He was dedicated to his community,” Mark Hooley said.

And a born businessman, his son added.

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