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Lake Freemasons Join Riverkeeper® Adopt-A-River

July 30, 2026 No Comments

On Saturday, June 13th, members of Lake Freemasons Lodge No. 189, Milwaukee gathered at Bayview Park on the Lake Michigan shoreline for something a little different: a Milwaukee Riverkeeper® Adopt-A-River cleanup. It was our first. Freemasonry has always called its members to serve something larger than themselves. For Lake Lodge, that call found a natural home on the shores of the lake that gives our lodge its name. It’s only fitting that Lake Lodge supports THE Lake. Through the Milwaukee

18 Masons Raised at Tripoli Shrine Center Day of Light

March 3, 2026 No Comments

By John Pettigrew, D12 District Representative The Brothers of District 12 presented an outstanding Masonic Day of Light hosted by Tripoli Shriners in Milwaukee on February 7. It was a busy day filled with eighteen candidates, their mentors and visiting Brethren. There were candidates from 10 Lodges including Districts 6, 9, 10, 11, and 12 with the Brother traveling furthest from Wisconsin Rapids. Grand Lodge Officers present included Grand Master Jeffrey S. Schoenfeldt, Deputy Grand Master Joseph E. Thompson, Junior

Lake Lodge Freemasons clean-up South Shore Park

September 8, 2025 No Comments

The Brothers of Lake Masonic Lodge (No. 189) hosted a park clean-up at South Shore Park on Milwaukee’s south-east side on July 26. Ironically, the park is only a few blocks from where Lake Lodge began in 1872. Freemasons and their families all braved the potential rain to help keep a park in our community clean and removed two large garbage bags filled with trash. Participants included from left: Junior Grand Steward Paul Larson; Ethan Klema; Grand Master Jeff Schoenfeldt;

District 12 Rookie of the Year: Ethan Rosenlund

August 5, 2024 No Comments

Brother Ethan Rosenlund of Lake Lodge received the District 12 Rookie of the Year Award recently from District 12 Deputy Jeremy J. Koss. Brother Rosenlund was raised on August 18, 2022 and is currently serving as a Senior Steward of his Lodge. Submitted by Brother Jon Falk

Freemasonry Right On Target

April 30, 2024 No Comments

Brother Ethan Klema, Lake Freemasons Lodge (No. 189), was the winner of the Axe Throwing competition sponsored by Lake Lodge on March 1st. Burlington Freemasons Lodge Master Matt Kaye is on right. Submitted by Brother Matt Kaye

22nd annual “Robert Burns Table Lodge”

March 18, 2024 No Comments

Lake Freemasons Lodge (No. 189) hosted its 22nd annual “Robert Burns Table Lodge” on January 25th, at the Lake Masonic Center in Milwaukee featuring PGM Donald W. Hensiak’s famous Haggis. It was an evening of great food and fellowship celebrating the legacy of Brother Robert Burns. PGM Paul T. Tourville was the guest speaker. The Haggis will be served with its traditional fanfare including the “Address to a Haggis” written by famed Scottish Poet and Masonic Brother Robert Burns. Photos

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Lake Freemasons Join Riverkeeper® Adopt-A-River

18 Masons Raised at Tripoli Shrine Center Day of Light

Lake Lodge Freemasons clean-up South Shore Park

District 12 Rookie of the Year: Ethan Rosenlund

Freemasonry Right On Target

22nd annual “Robert Burns Table Lodge”

Lake Freemasons Join Riverkeeper® Adopt-A-River

18 Masons Raised at Tripoli Shrine Center Day of Light

Lake Lodge Freemasons clean-up South Shore Park

District 12 Rookie of the Year: Ethan Rosenlund

Freemasonry Right On Target

22nd annual “Robert Burns Table Lodge”

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