Last month, many Masonic Anniversaries were celebrated around the state – and of the 10 outstanding gentlemen pictured in the article below, they have a combined 550 years of service to Wisconsin Freemasonry! Thank you, Brothers, for your friendship, leadership, and passion for improving yourselves and your communities!
Brother Steel is 60 year Mason in St. Croix Lodge
Brother Jim Steel, seated, recently received his 60 year certificate from St. Croix Freemasons Lodge (No. 56). Brother Steel was raised on May 19, 1964. From left: David Hadlich, Secretary; Joe Bostany, Senior Warden; H. Scott Paulson, Counselor; Henry Paulson, Tiler; David Hendrickson, John Davenport; Bill Kessler, Steve Tracey.
Submitted by Brother David Hadlich, Secretary
Wisconsin Rapids Lodge service awards
Wisconsin Rapids Freemasons Lodge (No. 128) recently honored Past Grand Master John W. Hein and Brother Thomas Voight for 60 years of service. Also honored but not pictured were Brother Lawrence Shepard 65 years and Brother Wayne Lambert 60 years. Brothers Chris Peters and Terry McShane were honored for 25 years. PGM Hein was raised on March 17, 1962. He served the Lodge as Master in 1968 and the Masons of Wisconsin as Grand Master in 2001. Brother Voight was raised on March 23, 1963. He served the Lodge as Master in 1979. Brother Shepard was raised on November 9, 1959 in Marion-Dunn Lodge No. 19, Ocala, Florida. He transferred to Wisconsin Rapids Lodge on June 26, 1976. Brother Lambert was raised on June 16, 1974. Pictured above, from left: Past Grand Master John W. Hein, Master Jim Giese and Thomas Voight.
Submitted by Brother Jim Giese
Brother Behlke is 50 year Mason
Brother Ralph Behlke receives his 50 year certificate from Brother Michael Stadler, Master of Jefferson County Lodge No. 9. He was raised in Watertown Lodge No. 49 on May 18, 1974. He served Watertown Lodge as Master in 1980. Watertown Lodge merged with Jefferson County Lodge in 1998. He has served Jefferson County Lodge as Master in 2005 and 2016.
Submitted by District 9 Deputy Paul A. Larson
Brother Lazich is 60 year Mason
Master Paul Rubert, Rock River Freemasons Lodge (No. 108), Hustisford, presents a 60 year certificate, pin and card to Brother Emil Lazich. Brother Lazich was raised on April 23, 1964 in Mayville-Vesper Lodge (No. 62). He served the Lodge as Master in 1970. Through mergers the Lodge became Neosho-Mayville-Horicon Lodge (No. 108) where he served as Master in 1998. Through a name change the Lodge is now named Rock River Lodge.
Submitted by Brother Randy Thorman
PGM Magoon is 60 year Mason
PGM Roger L. Magoon, right, was honored on Jan. 22, in Appleton Freemasons Lodge (No. 349), Neenah, for 60 years of service. He was raised on May 15, 1963 and served the Lodge as Master in 1993 and 2003. He served the Masons of Wisconsin as Grand Master in 2004. He was presented his 60 year certificate by Master Cliff Smith.
Submitted by Brother Bill Romer, Secretary/Treasurer
50 year Masons in Appleton Lodge
Brother Daniel Sasnowski and Brother David Gerlach were honored for 50 years of service on Jan. 22 in Appleton Lodge No. 349, Neenah. Brother Sasnowski was raised on May 19, in Kaukauna Lodge No. 233. He served the Lodge as Master in 1979. He affiliated with Appleton Lodge in 1995. Brother Gerlach was raised in Marshfield Lodge No. 224 on March 4, 1974. He affiliated with Appleton Lodge in 1974 and served as Master in 1980, 2011 and 2023. Pictured above, from left: District 10 Deputy Scott R. L. Scharnell, Daniel Sasnowski, David Gerlach and Master Cliff Smith.
Submitted by Brother Bill Romer, Secretary/Treasurer
District 1 50 year members
Senior Grand Steward George T. Eisenmann III, presents Brothers Klaus Nieder (left) and Dennis Brown their 50 year certificates. Brother Neider was raised in Joppa Lodge No. 300 in Minneapolis, Minn. on January 19, 1970. He affiliated with Landmark Masonic Lodge (No. 244) on Jan. 20, 1970. Brother Dennis Brown was raised in St. Croix Lodge (No. 275) on June 13, 1974. He affiliated with New Richmond Lodge (No. 195) on Dec. 16, 1999. He is also a plural member of Bloomer Masonic Lodge (No. 281) and Landmark Masonic Lodge.
Submitted by District 1 Deputy Danny L.Bourassa
