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Ink Industry Mourns William Magie Jr.

Longtime president of Magie Bros. is remembered as a ‘Gentleman’s Gentleman’ by colleagues.

William A. (Bill) Magie Jr., a longtime president of Magie Brothers Oil Company, died Sept, 2, 2015. He was 84.   Magie grew up in Winnetka, IL, graduating from New Trier High School in 1949. After high school, he attended Harvard University, where he earned a degree in business and geology in 1953. He then went on to serve his country as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. When Magie returned from active duty, he worked for Magie Brothers Oil Company, and later became preside...

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