By Rich Rygh
Pictured above are your 2025-2026 Grand Lodge Officers!
Front row: Grand Treasurer Paul T. Tourville, PGM, Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson; Grand Master Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt; Senior Grand Warden Earl Gunderson; Junior Grand Warden Matthew H. Ivens; and Grand Secretary Michael A. DeWolf, PGM. Second row: Grand Marshal Jan F. Talaga; Grand Tiler Donald G. Komplin; Grand Chaplain David O. Leistra; Grand Lecturer Moses H. Adams; and Grand Orator Todd A. Wohlert. Third row: Junior Grand Steward Paul A. Larson; Senior Grand Steward Ryan A. Mayrand; Junior Grand Deacon Michael A. Burnham; and Senior Grand Deacon George T. Eisenmann III. Fourth row: District 7 Deputy Kevin K. Gruber; District 8 Deputy Daniel M. Wohlfert; District 9 Deputy Patrick J. Garvin; District 10 Deputy Scott R. L. Scharnell; District 11 Deputy Jason A. Braatz; and District 12 Deputy Jermey J. Koss. Back row; District 1 Deputy Daniel L. Bourassa; District 2 Deputy Bryce L. Fransway; District 3 Deputy Corey J.P. Nowak, District 4 Deputy Christopher J. Young; District 5 Deputy Nathan H. Randall; and District 6 Deputy Adam J. Rigden.
Grand Master Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt and the 2025-2026 Grand Lodge Officers were installed during the Annual Communication at the Wisconsin Masonic Center on June 6.
Past Masters of Barneveld Lodge No. 319, David Grinder, Master; Robert Massey, Senior Warden; Scott Komplin, Junior Warden; and Robert Johnson, Chaplain, opened the Lodge with the public opening.
Deputy Nathan H. Randall led the singing of our “National Anthem” and the Wisconsin DeMolay State Master Councilor Giorgio Fuentes posted the flag.
Bro. David Grinder introduced Grand Master Thomas W. Stevens Installing Grand Master; Installing Grand Marshals, PGMs Paul T. Tourville and J. B. Van Hollen; and Installing Chaplain PGM Gary L. Stang.
Grand Trustee James R. Geise was installed.
Grand Master elect Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt was introduced and escorted to the altar for installation. He received the charges of the Grand Master with his Leadership Team standing behind pledging their support.
Grand Master Schoenfeldt was presented his Jewel by his Lady Janelle.
Grand Master Schoenfeldt was escorted to the East and received a hearty welcome.
Grand Master Schoenfeldt installed the Grand Lodge Officers. The officer’s collars were presented by their ladies.
Installing Grand Marshal Paul T. Tourville, PGM, proclaimed the officers duly installed, he proclaimed it in the South, West and East in the name of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons for the State of Wisconsin.
Grand Master Schoenfeldt introduced his family and thanked them for their support. He thanked everyone for being there for him and all those that participated in the installation.
He thanked his Brothers and his mentors of Barneveld Lodge. The Bible and the Altar he took his Master Mason Degree on were brought to the Wis. Masonic Center for his installation as Grand Master.
Grand Master Schoenfeldt was presented his Grand Master’s Fez by Zor Shiners Potentate Brian Dunham.
The Grand Master, not being a hat fan, received Disney Mouse Ears instead of a hat from his Lady Janelle.
The Wis. Widows Sons–Green Dragon Chapter presented PGM Thomas W. Stevens a check for the Acts of Kindness in the amount of $2,319.
Brother Bob Ott, of Reedsburg Lodge No. 79, presented the Grand Master with a certificate for 10 Chicken Pies.
Past Grand Marshal Jeff Clark presented Grand Marshal Jan F. Talaga with the “Official” Marshal’s Badge.
Grand Master Schoenfeldt gave his closing remarks and encouraged everyone to “Be the good in the world”.
