1999

Bonnie Burgbacher

Bonnie Burgbacher

Born February 14, 1945 in Wauseon, OH, Bonnie graduated from Fairview High School and attended Northwest State Community College in Archbold, OH. She began her career at Spangler Candy Co. in August, 1963, following in the footsteps of her mother, who worked at Spangler for 14 years. When inducted into the Candy Hall of Fame […]

Sterling Crim

A more than 24-year veteran of the retail business, Sterling was born on November 4, 1955, in Bryan, TX. He graduated from Moore High School in Oklahoma and attended Austin Community College in Austin, TX. He married LeAnn in 1964 and they raised three children; Annie, Bobby and Chris. Sterling began his professional career in […]

Gordon Angles

Picture of Gordon Angles

A 23-year veteran of the candy business at the time of his induction, Gordon was born on April 29, 1941 in Bluefield, VA. He graduated from Graham High School and attended Concord College in Athens, WV, for two years. In 1960 he married Judy in Sparta, NC, and they raised three children; Michael, Heather and […]