The Espoma Company announces the passing of Dean R. Sanders

The Espoma Company shared the news that Dean R. Sanders passed away on March 11. Sanders spent his entire working life at The Espoma Company starting in 1953. He transformed the small company his father started into the lawn and garden industry's leading organic plant food manufacturer. Dean was president of the corporation from 1980 until 2003 when he turned the leadership over to the next generation of family. During his tenure he dedicated himself to the success of The Espoma Company, often stating when asked what he did for entertainment that "his avocation was his vocation". While Dean stayed involved with the management of Espoma his entire life, he and his wife, Karolyn, began traveling the world and visited over 35 countries after relinquishing his presidency.

Born in 1929, Dean graduated from High School in 1946. As a young man he was an active Boy Scout achieving the distinction of Eagle Scout. Dean furthered his secondary education by attending Dean Academy in Franklin, Massachusetts. Upon graduation, he matriculated to Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania graduating in 1951 with a degree in geology. Dean was drafted into the United States Army and served in Europe until his honorable discharge.

 For those wishing to honor their memory of Dean memorial donations may be made to Lafayette College, 730 High St, Easton, PA 18042. 

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