Bob Meistrell, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Bob Meistrell

American inventor, surfer and businessperson (1928-2013)

Date of Birth: 31-Jul-1928

Place of Birth: Boonville, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 16-Jun-2013

Profession: businessperson, inventor, surfer, competitive diver

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Robert "Bob" Meistrell (July 31, 1928 – June 16, 2013) was an American businessman, philanthropist, surfer, and diver.
Along with his twin brother Bill and business partner Bev Morgan, Meistrell helped develop and market the first commercial neoprene wetsuit.
This evolved into the Body Glove surf brand, which by 2013 was a $200 million annual enterprise and a leader in the field.