Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin speaks with those in attendance at the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Main Square Community development on Thursday afternoon in downtown Winona.

As you can see from the flip book on page three, Bob Kierlin, our founder, passed away on February 10th. He was 85 years of age. I thought I'd open with a few thoughts on Bob, if you'd indulge me.

The BK5K, part of a series of international races named in honor of Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin, will raise money for youth charities in the Northeast Ohio area.

By CEO standards, Bob Kierlin had modest needs. The co-founder of Fastenal, an international seller of nuts, bolts and other supplies for manufacturing and construction firms, took a salary of ...

Bob Kierlin was more than a successful businessman and dedicated public servant — he was a man who put people first. Whether in his hometown of Winona, or across the world in communities facing ...

Bob Kierlin built Fastenal into a billion-dollar industry leader. His true legacy isn’t just Fastenal’s growth — it’s the culture and leaders he nurtured along the way.

Prominent Winona businessman and philanthropist Bob Kierlin has died at age 85. Kierlin died Monday in Winona, according to his obituary. A former Minnesota state senator, he was best known for ...

Bob Kierlin built Fastenal into a Fortune 500 company and helped build its home city of Winona, as well. Nationally, he had a reputation for thriftiness, often appearing on the Business Journal's ...

Fastenal co-founder and former CEO Bob Kierlin, shown in 2013, and his wife, Mary Burrichter, donated the initial art and funding to create the Minnesota Marine Art Museum in Winona.

WINONA, Minn. (WKBT) -- Former Minnesota State Senator and Fastenal founder Bob Kierlin died at the age of 85 on Monday. Kierlin was born in Winona and attended the University of Minnesota.

Steve Slaggie, Bob Kierlin, Cotter President Judith Schaefer and Mike Gostomski walk out of Cotter’s new Centennial Gymnasium after the Founder’s Day celebration in 2015.

Throughout his life, Bob Kierlin made a long-lasting impact on his hometown of Winona. “He's an icon in this community. The only people bigger were Chief Wapasha, William Windom, J.R. Watkins ...