Marilyn Kroc Barg was born to Ethel Fleming (1922–1961). Couple met in 1919, soon fell in love before getting married in 1922 and then moving to Chicago, Illinois. They welcomed their daughter Marilyn in 1924.
She was the daughter of Ray Kroc, the businessman who transformed McDonald’s into a global fast-food giant. She was the only child from his first marriage to Ethel Fleming.
She was also involved in the McDonald’s corporation serving on its board of directors for a period of time. She was known to be a private individual and did not seek public attention or media coverage. Marilyn Kroc Barg passed away in 2003 at the age of 74 leaving behind a legacy of philanthropy and service to others.
