Larry Edward Satterfield (1942-2024)
Larry Satterfield’s life was a motto for justice, equality, and family. He was raised in the church, and took those lessons into his work not only as an entrepreneur, but as an advocate for the disenfranchised and underserved.
His legacy began as the first black quarterback at Richmond High School in the 1950’s. He went on to be one of the first black franchisee owners of a Dunkin’ Donuts, and then as the first black franchisee of a McDonald’s in Indianapolis.
His success took him to Michigan, where he also owned Burger King franchises. He helped broker businesses and provided consulting services for other entrepreneurs, as well. He retired to Ann Arbor – and is remembered for his faith and fortitude as an example for others.
Larry Satterfield’s life was a motto for justice, equality, and family. He was raised in the church, and took those lessons into his work not only as an entrepreneur, but as an advocate for the disenfranchised and underserved.
His legacy began as the first black quarterback at Richmond High School in the 1950’s. He went on to be one of the first black franchisee owners of a Dunkin’ Donuts, and then as the first black franchisee of a McDonald’s in Indianapolis.
His success took him to Michigan, where he also owned Burger King franchises. He helped broker businesses and provided consulting services for other entrepreneurs, as well. He retired to Ann Arbor – and is remembered for his faith and fortitude as an example for others.