Julius Fahr

Julius Fahr I (1925-2003) immigrated to Canada in 1951 following his studies at a teachers college where he majored in History and Languages, mastering five of them. Once in Canada he chose to shovel coal instead of accepting teaching jobs until he received a salesman position at Brett Young Seed Company. Shortly after, Julius became manager of the hatchery and part owner at the firm. During this time, Julius started farming in East St. Paul in 1954. In 1975 Brett Young Seed was sold to Mackenzie Seeds. With extra time on his hands, he became a member of the German Business Professional Association and held the position of President from 1976 to 1977, and a director at Hansa Credit Union. Much later, Julius took on the challenge brought to him to help establish a new Lutheran congregation in East St. Paul called Abundant Life Lutheran Church. In 1973, Julius combined resources with four other gentlemen to start The Puratone Corporation now one of western Canada’s largest hog operations. Julius was the solid rock that Puratone leaned on. He encouraged and supported the company financially and compassionately throughout its history and particularly during the challenging times. Julius’ love, support and encouragement of the company and the managing partners were never conditional. Julius never wavered in his support. Julius was never one to take credit, or to seek public acknowledgment on how instrumental he was in every step Puratone took in its development and success. Julius found a lot of satisfaction in seeing others succeed. Not only did he significantly invest in Puratone, but he also played an active role in ensuring that individual employees succeeded by providing them the financial resources needed to buy shares in the company, or even buy their shares back when they needed the money for other things. Julius was a silent partner in many business and personal ventures. In addition, a well respected member of the larger community. Julius was a very optimistic person, showing courage, wisdom and generosity in many situations.

1948-1949 Interpreter for post WW2 stationed in Warren, Germany. Translating for German, American, British, and Russian Officials.1950-1951 School Teacher East Germany.1952-1971 Brett-Young Seeds Ltd. Senior Partner, Secretary-Treasurer. Winnipeg, MB Co-Founder & Director of The Puratone Corporation. 1972-1999. Niverville, MB Founder and President Of Fahr's Farm Ltd. East St Paul, MB President of Triangle Farm Produce Ltd. Director of the Canadian Hatchery Federation. Director of Holy Family Nursing Home. Winnipeg, MB 1973-1975 Past-President of the German Canadian Business Professional Association. President of Hansa Credit Union. Winnipeg, MB Founder of Fahr Group. Winnipeg, MB

References

* [http://www.puratone.com/about_history.html The Puratone Corporation: Our History]
* [http://www.fahrgroup.ca/history.html Fahr Group: History]
* [http://www.zoominfo.com/Search/PersonDetail.aspx?PersonID=433829433&searchSource=basic_ssb&singleSearchBox=julius+fahr&personName=julius+fahr Zoominfo: Mr. Julius Fahr]