Burt Merema(1921-2016)
The son of Samuel L. and Grace A. (Smith) Merema, Bert S. Merema (credited as Burt) was a tractor and automobile hobbyist and Crosley car expert, leading to his appearance in "Powel Crosley and the 20th Century". Early in his working career, Bert was employed at Earl Hill's Garage in Albany and hauled milk, later working at Climax Engines and Auto Parts in Clinton. Beginning in December 1951 he was a founding partner with his brother Martin at Merema Bros. on Main Street in Fulton, and was later joined by his three sons.