George A. Hormel
| George A. Hormel | |
|---|---|
| Born |
George Albert Hormel December 4, 1860 Buffalo, New York, U.S. |
| Died |
June 5, 1946 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | heart failure |
| Known for | Founder of Hormel Foods Corporation |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Spouse(s) | Lillian Belle Gleason Hormel |
| Children | Jay Catherwood Hormel |
| Parent(s) |
John George Hormel Susannah "Susan" Decker Hormel |
| Relatives |
James Hormel (grandson) Geordie Hormel (grandson) Benjamin Hormel (brother) John Hormel (brother) Elizabeth Hormel (sister) Smoky Hormel (great-grandson) Germaine Dubois Hormel (daughter-in-law) |
George Albert Hormel (December 4, 1860 – June 5, 1946) was the founder of Hormel Foods Corporation (then known as George A. Hormel & Co.) in 1891. His ownership stake in the company made him one of the wealthiest Americans during his lifetime.
Early life
Hormel was born in Buffalo, New York, in 1860 to German immigrant John George Hormel, a leather tanner and Susannah "Susan" Hormel (née Decker) and later settled in Austin, Minnesota.[1]
Hormel Foods Corporation
He established his meat packing company in 1891 and established a food company that continues to thrive today.
He remained head of the company until 1929 when he passed it to his son Jay Catherwood Hormel.
Death
He died on June 5, 1946 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 86.
Personal life
Hormel's grandson, James Hormel was the United States Ambassador to Luxembourg from 1999 to 2001 and was the first openly LGBT person to serve as ambassador. His great-grandson, Smokey Hormel was a lead vocalist in Smokey & Miho.
See also
References
- ↑ "George Albert Hormel, the son of German immigrants, used the knowledge, skills, and values he learned from his family to succeed as an independent meatpacker in an industry dominated by corporate giants."
- George A. Hormel
- Hormel Historic Home Home of George A. and Lillian Hormel in Austin, Minnesota