Michigan's Oldest John Deere Dealer ! Return to home page Bader Bros. Inc. has been serving area farmers ever since they have been turning earth in Tuscola County. With locations in Reese, Birch Run, Saginaw, and Hillman the authorized John Deere dealer (except Hillman) serves not only this county, but Saginaw, Bay, and Genesee counties and Alpena county from the Hillman location.  Charles Bader, a Reese area farmer, acquired the dealership in 1934 after the death of Sam Burrill in 1933.  With the addition of his sons in 1947 Harry, Henry, and James, the company name changed after 13 years from Chas. Bader Implements to Chas. Bader and Sons.  When James opened a separate store  in Sandusky Mi. in 1960,  the name changed again after 13 years to Bader Bros. Inc. In 1974 a second dealership was built in Birch Run Mi. to better serve Bader Bros Inc. expanding customer area.  Computerization was added in 1988 with on-line hook-up with the Birch Run office, making Bader Bros. Inc. an even stronger dealership.  At that time a second story was added to the Reese dealership. This allowed space for four offices, an employee lunch room, and a computer room.  In 1990, a 5000 square foot addition was built on to the main building at Reese which provided more service area. Bader Brothers acquired the former Burger Sales on Bay Road in Saginaw in the spring of 2003 and opened their third dealership.  In May 2006, a 3600 sq. ft. addition was constructed to allow for more service capacity at the Saginaw location.  A complete makeover took place in late 2007 at the Birch Run store, swapping the sales area with the parts department and adding handicap accessible restrooms. In December 2007 Bader Bros. Inc. acquired the former Case dealership in Hillman Michigan making this the fourth store in the Bader Brothers group.  The building is located on M32, just two miles west of M65.  A 40' x 60' addition for retail and parts display was added, making this fully handicap accessible.   This location will serve Alpena county and all of northeastern Michigan with agricultural service.  John Deere parts will not be available on the shelf there, however this will be a John Deere parts drop-off location with parts being delivered from our Reese location twice a week.  We have recently acquired the Massey contract for Hillman and will be stocking the Massey Ferguson line of tractors.  Also available at Hillman will be White planters, Hesston hay tools, and Sunflower tillage equipment, as well as AGCO's full line of parts for older Minne-Mo, Oliver, and White tractors. In 2009 we celebrated our 75th anniversary with an open house at our Reese and Birch Run locations.   We had over 40 two-cylinder tractors on display brought in by our customers that day.   Many old pictures were on display, including the original John Deere contracts issued to Sam Burrill in 1933 and Charles Bader in 1934.  In fact, we still have these on display at our Reese store, stop in anytime to take a look.  From the original 66' wide lot in 1934 to the present full line John Deere Farm, Lawn, and Garden Equipment dealership with four locations, the Bader Brothers stores have been known for their stability and good service.  David Bader, third generation and son of Henry is President of the company.  David's wife Milinda handles the Accounts Payable and is our office manager.    Kerri  Bader, 4th generation, and daughter of David and Milinda, works in the  accounting department .  Kyle Bader, 4th generation, son of David and Milinda has now been hired into the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as a Conservation Officer.  Bader Brothers Inc. remains strong and continues to expand and grow using a simple philosophy of attracting and servicing new customers while remaining attentive to present customer needs.  Bader Brothers Inc. expects to serve Mid-Michigan and northeast Michigan for years to come with quality products and honesty in dealing.