A.17. 1977–1987

In 1977, Susie Buffett moved to San Francisco. She and Warren never divorced and remained close friends until her death in 2004. A year later, Astrid Menks and Warren began living together.

Three days before Black Monday, Berkshire traded at $3,890 only to decline to $3,170.

In 1983, Berkshire purchases 90% of the Nebraska Furniture Mart for $55 million.

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