February 14, 2024 3:25pm EST
William “Bill” Post, the man credited with having a key role in the invention of the Pop-Tart, died Saturday. He was 96.
William “Bill” Post, the man credited with having a key role in the invention of the Pop-Tart, died Saturday. He was 96.
Post was one of seven children raised by Dutch immigrants in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Described as having an “extraordinary life” with “legendary accomplishments,” he was known for being quite humble. Although credited with inventing the sweet treat, Post often referred to it as a team effort, saying, “I assembled an amazing team that…