Lassus Handy Dandy history

In 1960, Elmer’s son Jon F. Lassus and his cousin Bill Yarnelle (who eventually sold his interest to Jon F.) — joined the company.

In 1972, August Lassus, Jr. retired and Jon Lassus became president.

Lassus Handy Dandy began its convenience food store operations in 1980 as a response to a need in the community.

Through a business acquisition in the early 1990’s Lassus Brothers became a BP Oil gasoline distributer, selling BP branded gasoline at several locations in addition to their own Lassus Handy Dandy brand at others.

Lassus Brother Oil Inc., owner of one of Northeast Indiana’s largest independent gasoline suppliers and owner of Lassus Handy Dandy convenience stores, was awarded the 2004 Fort Wayne’s Large “Business of the Year”. The awards were chosen from nominations submitted by Chamber of Commerce members.

In 2005 Lassus started the “Hometown Rewards” program that offers discounts, coupons and sweepstakes to its registered customers.

In 2006 Lassus Brothers opened a new Handy Dandy at the corner of Wallen & Coldwater Road.

In December 2011 a new Lassus Handy Dandy was opened across from the entrance of the new Parkview Regional Medical Center on Dupont Road.

Another feature of this card was introduced in 2012, allowing customers to “roll-back” fuel prices to a reduced price.

As of June 2018, there are 36 Lassus Handy Dandy Food Stores in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, and five Lassus affiliates, providing quality fuel and convenience to the neighborhoods and communities surrounding them.