Daniel R. Gernatt Sr. | |
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 Gernatt at Diocese of Buffalo Catholic Education Awards Dinner, 2007 | |
| Born | February 7, 1917 |
| Died | May 5, 2014 (aged 97) Collins, New York, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, Gernatt Family of Companies; Co-Founder, Dan Gernatt Farms |
| Spouse | Flavia C. (Schmitz) Gernatt |
Daniel R. Gernatt Sr. (February 7, 1917 – May 5, 2014) was an American entrepreneur, businessman, horseman, and dairy farmer in Collins, New York.
Gernatt and his wife Flavia began a farming enterprise, Dan Gernatt Farms, that included raising dairy cows and later breeding and racing Standardbred horses. Beginning in the 1940s, they began marketing sand and gravel from their property, leading to their establishment and ownership of several mining businesses, now known as the Gernatt Family of Companies.
Gernatt started a charitable foundation, and was a donor and supporter of St. Joseph Parish in Gowanda, and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo. He was recognized with awards for his contributions and service.