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Hirt, 74, Founded Primary Color
FALLBROOK, CA—Walter Hirt, 74, founder of Primary Color with facilities in El Segundo and Costa Mesa, CA, died July 1 at his home here. A native of Nice, France, Mr. Hirt became a member of the Switzerland armed forces and traveled extensively. He opened Primary Color in 1985. The company is run by his sons, Mike, Ron and Dan.