NILES, IL — Shure Inc. announced company chairman Rose L. Shure died Jan. 25. She was 95. Mrs. Shure was named chairman in 1995, shortly after the passing of her husband, Sidney N. Shure, who founded the company in 1925. Sidney Shure died Oct. 19, 1995 at age 93. “Mrs. Shure was one of the most intelligent, generous, and caring people I have ever known,” said Santo (Sandy) LaMantia, Shure president and CEO since 1996. “She was demanding, yet always respectful. I learned so much from her, not only about business, but also about being a complete person and leading a full life.”
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Mrs. Rose Langer Shure, age 95, served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Niles-based Shure Incorporated for the past 20 years.
Mrs. Shure was born and raised in Dubuque, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a degree in business. Chicago has been her home for the last 70 years, where she was a passionate patron of the arts. She was a generous supporter of many cultural, philanthropic, and educational organizations throughout the Chicagoland area.
Rose Langer joined Shure Incorporated in 1949 as Executive Assistant to the President of Shure Brothers. She subsequently worked with her husband, Company Founder, Sydney N. Shure, until his death in October 1995. Following his death, she succeeded him as Chairman. As Chairman, she reaffirmed that the Company would remain a privately-held organization and would continue to practice the Core Values and principles established by her husband.
During her over 60 years with Shure Incorporated, the Company grew from a small manufacturer of microphones and phonograph cartridges to a global audio electronics industry leader. Under her leadership, the Company continued to thrive and remained the leader in its industry as the world’s largest manufacturer of wired and wireless microphones and audio electronics. During her tenure as Chairman, many successful products were launched, Shure’s international distribution network was expanded, and the Company tripled in size. Mrs. Shure was instrumental in the Company’s move from Evanston, Illinois, into its current modern headquarters in Niles, Illinois. She maintained an active role in the Company until her passing, and derived great personal satisfaction from knowing that Shure will continue into the future.
After the retirement of Shure President James Kogen in 1996, she named Santo (Sandy) LaMantia the Company’s President and CEO. Mr. LaMantia stated, “Mrs. Shure was one of the most intelligent, generous, and caring people I have ever known. She was always striving for the best from and for our Associates, from herself, and for Shure’s global customers. She was demanding, yet always respectful. I learned so much from her, not only about business, but also about being a complete person and leading a full life.
“For me, she was a mentor, confidante, and role model,” LaMantia continued. “Her highest priority was the job satisfaction of our Associates worldwide. She was the living embodiment of Shure’s Core Values of respect, honesty, and generosity.
“I will miss her every day and our Company will never be the same without her,” LaMantia concluded. “We are committed to following the guidelines that Mr. and Mrs. Shure set forth for the great Company they built. She will be in my heart and mind forever.”
Mrs. Shure is survived by her many nieces and nephews.
Private chapel service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Temple Chai in Long Grove, Illinois. Private interment will follow at Shalom Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sidney N. Shure Kehilla Fund, the Jewish Community Center of Chicago, 30 S. Wells Street, Chicago, Illinois, 60606, or a charity of your personal choice.
