Will Keith Kellogg , generally referred to as W.K. Kellogg ( April 7 , 1860 -- October 6 , 1951 ) , was an American industrialist in food manufacturing , best known as the founder of the Kellogg Company , which to this day produces a wide variety of popular breakfast cereals .
Will Keith `` W.K. '' Kellogg ( April 7 , 1860 -- October 6 , 1951 ) was an American industrialist in food manufacturing , best known as the founder of the Kellogg Company .