Russell Stover (May 6, 1888 – May 11, 1954)
Russell Stover was the founder of Russell Stover Candies. He
and his wife Clara tried their hand at farming early on, but gave
up after heavy rains destroyed their crop; instead Russell went
to work for a candy company.
J. Cool, staff reporter here to say “I always thought
“Sammy” was the Candy Man”! Wow! the things you
can learn at the site!!!