In 1936 he abruptly left his position at Oldsmobile and retired to Florida, although they evidently moved on to North Carolina.
[3] The home includes large expanses of Pewabic Pottery, and the grand (and for the time technologically advanced) main bathroom is a festive work of decorative arts.
)[3][5] Meadovue's 10,000 sq ft (930 m2) building and grounds are now devoted to a bed and breakfast and a restaurant for fine dining.
[4][7] He was from Indianapolis, Indiana, where he met and married Janet (or Jeannette) Reuter née Graham[citation needed] on February 24, 1909.
In 2005, there were 78 organizations that received grants in nine different categories that include Arts and Culture, Children and Youth, Community Projects, Education, Environment, Healthcare and Shelter, Social Services, and Miscellaneous.
"[8] Through the foundation, the Reuters made large philanthropic gifts to the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
A $2 million matching grant to the west North Carolina Young Men's Christian Association was the largest donation in the organization's history (the building is named in their honor).