Sad News To Report – Brother Richard S. Welker

It is my sad duty to report the passing of Brother Richard S. Welker. Brother Welker has put down his heavy Earthy working tools of life after 70 years as a Mason.

Our Brother was born on July 7, 1927. Initiated as an Entered Apprentice on April 16th, 1953 at Transportation Lodge #842 (now Renaissance Lodge #1188). Passed to Fellowcraft on September 3, 1953, and Raised to the Sublime Degree of Master Mason on December 10, 1953. He affiliated with Blazing Star Lodge #694 on January 1, 1990. Our Brother was Raised to the Celestial Lodge in the sky on March 13, 2023, at the age of 96 and a Mason for 70 years. Brother Welker served in the army from 1941 until 1959 serving duty in WWII and Korea as an MP. Our Brother worked the quarry for many years and leaves behind a great legacy. Thank you Brother for all of your contributions to Masonry and to the betterment of humanity. You can rest knowing your good works will live on for years to come.

Please join me in sending our thoughts and prayers to the Welker family in this difficult time.

“Well done thou good and faithful servant.  Enter thou into the joy of the Lord” Amen.


Sad News To Report – Brother John T. Breth

It is my sad duty to report the passing of Brother John T. Breth Jr. Father to our Secretary W:. David Breth has put down his heavy Earthy working tools of life after 53 years as a Mason.

Our Brothers was born on January 27, 1932, and raised in C.G. Fox Lodge #0358 on November 7, 1969, (later consolidated into Ancient Landmarks #0358). He maintained his membership with Ancient Landmarks and was also affiliated with Blazing Star Lodge #0694 on April 13, 2010. He was a member of the Ismailia Shrine and was a 32nd Degree Mason in the Scottish Rite. Our Brother was Raised to the Celestial Lodge in the sky on January 27, 2023, at the age of 91. Our Brother worked the quarry for many years and leaves behind a great legacy. Thank you Brother for all of your contributions to Masonry and to the betterment of humanity. You can rest knowing your good works will live on for years to come.

Please join me in sending our thoughts and prayers to the Breth family in this difficult time.

“Well done thou good and faithful servant.  Enter thou into the joy of the Lord” Amen.


Masonic Military Outreach

Brethren,   FYI-Very-Very important request!
Our Second Erie District, Masonic Military Outreach and Veterans Affairs Chairman, Brother David Peters has set up a date at the Veterans Hospital to distribute items that were purchased through our Masonic Brotherhood Fund for our Veteran’s that are currently patients at the Veterans Hospital on Bailey Ave.
 
Brother Dave needs our help distributing the items; please read his message and request and then share with the Brethren in our lodges.
Let’s get over to the hospital and show our Veterans that we Mason’s care dearly for them and support them–I hope to see you all there.
Wear your Apron, show your pride in Masonry
Thank you Brother Peters for all you do for our Veterans;
Fraternally, Your Brother
JB Haslam Sr.
DDGM Second Erie District (2014-2016)
Proud To Be A Mason
          
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