The Johnsonville Sausage Co. became a multi-million dollar business under the familys leader- ship. The brats are sold seasonally at some 4,000 McDonalds nationwide and in 16 NFL stadiums. Mr. Stayer started with nothing but had joy in watching his business blossom in 40 countries. The company is the main sponsor of the annual brat festival in Madison, Wis., in which participants eat nearly 190,000 spiced pork sausages during the four-day Memorial Day event. Despite his success, Mr. Strayer never forgot his humble roots. He donated generously to causes supporting the underprivileged in Milwaukee.

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