Jim Vanderberg, a Wisconsin native, made a name as a race car driver. His parents immigrated to Canada when they were children. His grandparents were candy makers in Eastern Europe. They used their skills to get to Canada. After they settled in Canada, they started a business. The family purchased land with maple trees and began making maple sugar. This business eventually became a large industry in Eastern Canada.
Jim Vandenberg enjoyed life. He was the past president of Williamsville Fire Department. He also served as a truck driver, pump operator, and he married Mary Gladstone Vandenberg, July 22, 2006. Jim and Mary enjoyed golf and travel together. They traveled often to South Dakota and Branson, MO. They loved hunting and spending as much time outdoors as possible. Jim was a lifelong member the National Rifle Association (NRA). His grandchildren were his life, and he loved to watch them play games and watch movies.
Jim was born in Eastern Europe. His grandparents owned a small farm where they grew maple trees. They eventually sold the business, but Jim continues the family tradition by harvesting maple sap each year to make maple candy. In the 2020s, Jim left his corporate job and became a full-time maple syrup candy maker. Jim Vanderberg currently lives in Toronto, Canada.
Jim was born in Eastern Europe. His grandparents had a small farm and grew maple trees. The business was eventually sold, but Jim continues the family tradition of harvesting maple syrup each year to make maple candy. Jim quit his corporate job in the 2020s to become a full-time maple syrup candy producer. He currently lives in Toronto, Canada.