In honor of its 100th anniversary, Hermann Lumber Company organized a two-day celebration.
HERMANN, Mo. — In honor of his 100th birthday, Hermann Lumber Company hosted a two-day celebration featuring vendor demonstrations, prize giveaways, product discounts, food, games and live entertainment.
On Friday, representatives from the store’s top brands, including Milwaukee, Rust-Oleum, Sherwin-Williams and more, were on hand to provide product demonstrations and education. A great raffle was held for a Char-Broil grill.
On Saturday, a second grand prize drawing awarded a 30-quart Pelican cooler. After regular hours ended, an afternoon celebration began, which included games for children and adults, such as bounce houses and ax throwing; food and beverage vendors; and other entertainments. A live band, Pilot Groove, also performed.
Hermann Lumber commemorated the company’s inaugural year in 1922 and its 100th anniversary throughout the celebration with giveaways and numbered discounts. Three uncirculated 1922 Peace silver dollars were given away and raffles were held in stores every 100 minutes. On Friday, five-gallon buckets were given to each of the first 100 customers, who received a 22 percent discount on whatever they could fit. Plus, 22% off all greeting cards, as well as rentals of $100 or more.
On both days, there were discounts on select merchandise and Hermann Lumber introduced its Best Rewards customer loyalty program with a free birthday gift for everyone who signed up.
“We were overwhelmed by the turnout,” said third-generation owner and president Dan Baumstark. “We really appreciate everyone who came out to show their support for Hermann Lumber and celebrate with us. Our family looks forward to many more years of service to this great community.”
The family business dates back to 1922 when the new owner of the company offered Albert Baumstark a management position. By the early 1970s, he had acquired a majority stake in the business and his son Charles bought the rest. In 1972, Charles’ son Dan bought the business at the age of 18. Baumstark and her three daughters Rachel Korman, Chelsea Rohlfing and Megan Stiers continue to run Hermann Lumber today.
“We believe the business has achieved long-standing success because of our family ties and our ability to work so well together,” said Vice President Megan Stiers. “It’s a positive environment and our employees have become an extension of the Baumstark family.”
Long-term employees are a hallmark of Hermann Lumber, with managers who have been in business for over 50 years.
Over the years, the store has expanded to include full lines of building materials, hardware, plumbing, electrical, lawn and garden, paint, flooring, kitchen and bathroom furniture, and more. To meet growing demand, the family will commemorate the store’s first century of business by completing a store remodeling that will expand Hermann Lumber’s footprint by nearly 20% with even more product options, revamped signage, brighter lighting and more efficient store design.
