About the Owners
Morat's Bake Shop and Deli Through the Years!
Morat’s Bake shop began over 70 years ago.
In 1920, Frank Shramm, Carollee (Morat) Castles Great Grandfather, came to the United States from Vienna Austria.
In 1937, after working in Chicago area bakeries Frank opened his own shop in Hart, Michigan.
In 1939, just before the start of World War II, Carollee’s grandfather Carl Morat took over the Hart Bakery.
In 19??, Carl Morat moved the family business to Reed City, Michigan.
In 19??, Carollee’s father started Morat’s Bakery located in Whitehall, Michigan.
From 19?? to Morat's Bakery has became well known throughout Muskegon and Oceana counties.
In 2006, Carolee and her husband Dan Castle took over the bakery in Mears, Michigan.
In 2011, with a growing need to serve customers year round the Castle’s relocated and opened Morat’s Bakeshop and Deli in New Era, Michigan.
Meet the Owners
Carollee and Dan Castle have taken their experience from the big city and brought a unique and innovative twist to Morat’s Bakery by adding a deli filled with homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and carry-out dinners. While keeping all the classics that Carollee grew up with including artisan breads, donuts, cakes, pies, cookies, and many specialty desserts.
One tradition that has been in the Morat’s Bakery family, and will never change, is their famous Morats English Muffin Bread. Carollee and Dan enjoy continuing the tradition started so long ago by Carollee's greatgrand father and hope to share these family traditions with many generations to come.
