Growing Systems President Dana Cable Passes Away at 96
May 20, 2021 
Growing Systems, Inc. has announced the passing of Dana Cable, President of Growing Systems, at the age of 96.
Cable’s college experience was on hold after graduation from high school while he entered the Air Force to serve his country during World War II. His tour of service was in the European Theater of Operations, where he was involved in aerial warfare, completing 32 missions from Augst 1944 to January 1945.
Following his discharge, Cable entered The Ohio State University, where he received his degree in horticulture in 1949. He later was employed by the Fred C. Gloeckner Co. as a sales representative in the Midwest, and moved to the Milwaukee area. In 1972, he started his own business, bringing Multipots (cell trays) to the U.S. from Germany.
Cable was very innovative, and over the years he invented several pieces of equipment that would help growers. He traveled the world, making many friends, and bringing home ideas that he could make for greenhouse operators, such as the Spring-Lock-Channel and Wire, which he discovered in Japan.
Growing Systems will continue operating with its current employees, as Cable requested.
Cable is survived by his four sons, Dana Jr., John, Stuart, and Spencer. He had seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on June 4 at Feerick Funeral Home in Shorewood, WI. Condolences may be sent to Growing Systems and will be forwarded to his family. If you wish to honor Cable, please send a memorial gift to the charity of your choice or to your local Boy Scout Council.
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