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John Menard Jr. Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Children, Family, Donations, Home and Net Worth

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Emily Baldwin

Published Jan 07, 2026

John Menard Jr. Biography

John Menard Jr. is an American billionaire businessman as well as the founder and owner of Menards, a Midwestern chain of home improvement stores who was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin as John Robert Menard Jr.

10 Quick Facts About John Menard Jr

  1. Name: John Menard Jr
  2. Age: 82 Years
  3. Birthday: January 22
  4. Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  5. Height: 5 feet 2 inches
  6. Nationality: American
  7. Occupation: Businessman
  8. Marital Status: Married
  9. Salary: Under Review
  10. Net worth: $14.9 billion

He is a former INDYCAR racing team owner as well as the father of former NASCAR Cup Series driver Paul Menard. He is known as the son of John Robert Menard Sr (1917–1988). Bloomberg Billionaire Index ranked him the 98th-richest person in the world with a net worth of US$ 19.1 billion as of 31 January 2021.

John Menard Jr. Age

John Menard is 82 years as of 2022, he was born on 22 January 1940, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  He celebrates his birth on January 22 every year and birth sign Aquarius.

John Menard Jr. Height

Menard stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches.

John Menard Jr. Weight

Menard has a weight of 68 kg or 150 lbs.

Menard Jr. Education

Menard attended Eau Claire Regis High School where he graduated and joined the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire where he achieved a degree in business and a minor in psychology, In college, John began constructing pole buildings together with his friends. He made, Eau Claire4, Wisconsin his home.

John Family

Menard was born and raised by her parents in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. John is the oldest child in his catholic family. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of John’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

John Menard Jr. Wife

Menard is married to Fay Obaid. The couple married in 2008. The two have two children.  He has previously married Paula Christine. The pair divorced in 1993.  He has kids from his previous two marriages which totals six. Some of the known children are; Paul Menard, John Menard III and, Molly Menard.

John Menard Jr. Net Worth

Menard has an estimated net worth of $14.9 billion USD as of 2022. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a billionaire businessman. Through his various sources of income, John has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

John Menard Jr. Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Menard Jr.

John Menard Jr. Wiki

  • Full Names: John Robert Menard Jr.
  • Popular As: Founder and owner of Menards
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Businessman
  • Nationality: America
  • Race / Ethnicity: White
  • Religion: To be updated
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

John Menard Jr. Birthday

  • Age / How Old?: 82 years as of 2022
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
  • Date of Birth: 22 January 1940
  • Place of Birth: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
  • Birthday: January 22

Menard Jr. Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 2 inches
  • Weight: 68 kg
  • Eye Color: Not Available
  • Hair Color: Not Available
  • Shoe Size: Not Available

John Menard Jr. Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Wife/Spouse: Married to Fay Obaid, Paula Christine(divorced in 1993)
  • Dating / Girlfriend: Not Applicable
  • Children:  Sons (Paul Menard, John Menard III) Daughter(s) (Molly Menard)

John Menard Jr. Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: $14.9 billion USD
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Businessman

John Menard Jr. House and Cars

  • Place of living: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
  • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

Menard Jr. Donations

Menard supported Eau Claire’s Luthyer Midelfort Hospital with $15 million in January 2008. This sum of money would be used to educate and train health professions at Mayo Clinic. He also donated $10 million to Eau Claire Area YMCA aw well as to the Koch Brothers political group.

Menard Jr. Motorsports Involvement

John’s son, Paul Menard is the driver of the #21 Menards Ford. Johns owns an engine shop that produces engines for Robby Gordin Motorsports as well as Team Menard in the United Kingdom.

John sponsors Team Penske #12 with Ryan Blaney who is a driver. He also sponsors Wood Brothers Racing #21 Ford Mustangs and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.

John Menard

Menard opened his first hardware store in 1964. As of the year 2014, his company owned 287 Menards stores. As of the year 2005, Menards grossed an estimated $5.5 billion in sales. Menard had a net worth of $8.6 billion in the year 2013, according to Forbes 400, and is the richest person in Wisconsin.

In the year 2013, Menard ousted a former investment partner, Stephen Hilbert, a 20% shareholder in MH Equity, for mismanaging assets as well as resources.

Menard has a pronounced hostility towards organized labor. He imposed an absolute ban on hiring anyone who had ever belonged to a union. One employee described having to fire two promising management prospects because they had served in high school as baggers for a unionized supermarket. Managers at Menards are subject to 60 percent pay cuts if their store becomes unionized. Managers also have to agree to pay fines of $100 per minute for infractions such as opening late and to submit any disputes to arbitration rather than legal courts.

John Menard Jr Home

John resides in Eau Claire, Wisconsin with six children.  We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Frequently Asked Questions About John Menard Jr

Who is John?

Menard is a famous billionaire businessman as well as the founder and owner of Menards, a Midwestern chain of home improvement stores who was born in Eau Claire, Wisconsin John Robert Menard Jr.

How old is John?

Menard is an American national born on 22 January 1940, in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

How tall is John Menard Jr?

Menard stands at a height of  5 feet 2 inches.

Is John married?

Yes, Menard is married to Fay Obaid. They got married in 2008, and together they have two children. The couple resides in Eau Claire, Wisconsin together with their children.

How much is John worth?

John has an approximate net worth of $14.9 billion USD. This amount has been accrued from his/her leading roles in the business industry.

Where does John live?

Menard is a resident of Memphis, TN, USA, we shall upload pictures of the house as soon as we have them.

Is John dead or alive?

Menard is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is John Now?

Businessman: John is still an active participant in the creative business industry

John Menard Jr. Social Media Contacts

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