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Michigan billionaires

Hank and Doug Meijer are worth $10.7 billion, ranking 118th worldwide.
Hank and Doug Meijer are worth $10.7 billion, ranking 118th worldwide.
Dale G. Young, Detroit News
Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos speaks on the court after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. 
 DeVos, of Holland, is the 259th wealthiest, worth $5.7 billion, down from 196th last year. DeVos, 88,  co-founded Amway, the Ada-based consumer products firm.
Orlando Magic owner Richard DeVos speaks on the court after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2009 Playoffs at Amway Arena on May 30, 2009 in Orlando, Florida. DeVos, of Holland, is the 259th wealthiest, worth $5.7 billion, down from 196th last year. DeVos, 88, co-founded Amway, the Ada-based consumer products firm.
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Franklin businessman Dan Gilbert was a big gainer last year, adding $500 million to his net worth since last year. Gilbert, who  controls about 40 companies led by Detroit-based Quicken Loans Inc. and is a major mover and real estate holder in downtown Detroit, is worth $4.7 billion, ranking 341st. Gilbert also owns the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Franklin businessman Dan Gilbert was a big gainer last year, adding $500 million to his net worth since last year. Gilbert, who controls about 40 companies led by Detroit-based Quicken Loans Inc. and is a major mover and real estate holder in downtown Detroit, is worth $4.7 billion, ranking 341st. Gilbert also owns the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO are on the list. Ronda Stryker, the Portage granddaughter of the founder, is worth $3.7 billion and ranked No. 462 in the world.
Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO are on the list. Ronda Stryker, the Portage granddaughter of the founder, is worth $3.7 billion and ranked No. 462 in the world.
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Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO are on the list.  Jon Stryker of Kalamazoo, is worth $2 billion — and is ranked 949th.
Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO are on the list. Jon Stryker of Kalamazoo, is worth $2 billion — and is ranked 949th.
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Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO are on the list. Pat Stryker is worth $2.2 billion, another granddaughter of the founder
Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO are on the list. Pat Stryker is worth $2.2 billion, another granddaughter of the founder
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Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO John Brown are on the list. Brown is worth $2.1 billion and ranked 894th.
Three members of the Stryker family, whose company makes replacement joints and other medical devices, and its former CEO John Brown are on the list. Brown is worth $2.1 billion and ranked 894th.
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Martha Ford, 89, the widow of the last surviving grandchild of Henry Ford and owner of the Detroit Lions, is worth $1.5 billion for 1,250th on the list.
Martha Ford, 89, the widow of the last surviving grandchild of Henry Ford and owner of the Detroit Lions, is worth $1.5 billion for 1,250th on the list.
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The net worth of Manuel "Matty" Moroun, 85, and his family, who control the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit and several trucking firms, is $1.9 billion for 1,006th on the list.
The net worth of Manuel "Matty" Moroun, 85, and his family, who control the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit and several trucking firms, is $1.9 billion for 1,006th on the list.
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Real estate magnate Alfred Taubman, 89, of Bloomfield Hills, is the 577th richest with a $3.1 billion net worth.
Real estate magnate Alfred Taubman, 89, of Bloomfield Hills, is the 577th richest with a $3.1 billion net worth.
Brandy Baker, The Detroit News
Mike and Marian Ilitch, the Bingham Farms couple who opened pizza chain Little Caesars, and their family saw their net worth rise to $4.8 billion for 330th on the list -- up from a $2.7 billion estimate in 2013 by the magazine. They jointly own the Detroit Red Wings; he owns the Detroit Tigers and she owns the MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Mike and Marian Ilitch, the Bingham Farms couple who opened pizza chain Little Caesars, and their family saw their net worth rise to $4.8 billion for 330th on the list -- up from a $2.7 billion estimate in 2013 by the magazine. They jointly own the Detroit Red Wings; he owns the Detroit Tigers and she owns the MotorCity Casino Hotel.
Charles V. Tines, The Detroit News
Roger Penske, 76, of Birmingham, is worth $1.3 billion and ranked 1,415th. He owns the Penske Auto Group, a group of more than 300 auto dealerships worldwide. Forbes said during the recession, Penske's net worth briefly fell below $1 billion, and it's still below the $2.7 billion that Forbes said he was worth in 2008.
Roger Penske, 76, of Birmingham, is worth $1.3 billion and ranked 1,415th. He owns the Penske Auto Group, a group of more than 300 auto dealerships worldwide. Forbes said during the recession, Penske's net worth briefly fell below $1 billion, and it's still below the $2.7 billion that Forbes said he was worth in 2008.
Steve Perez, The Detroit News