Cause of death heart failure Children Jay Catherwood Hormel | Name George Hormel Religion Presbyterian Organizations founded Hormel | |
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Full Name George Albert Hormel Known for Founder of Hormel Foods Corporation Spouse(s) Lillian Belle Gleason 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) Parents Susannah "Susan" Decker Hormel, John George Hormel Grandchildren James Hormel, Geordie Hormel, Thomas Dubois Hormel | ||
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.
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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. Hormel married Lilian Belle Gleason in 1892.
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 85.
References
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