Tag: Past Grand Masters of Michigan
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Grand Master Lary R. Smith 2003-2004
Lary R. Smith was born on April 24, 1942 in Plymouth, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in teaching physics from Kalamazoo College and obtained a Master of Science degree in theoretical mathematics at The Ohio State University. He also took course work at Wayne State University and other universities, including the University…
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Legacy Series: MWB Donald J. Van Kirk Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1996-1997
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1996-1997 Donald J. Van Kirk was born on January 6, 1935. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Dearborn. He graduated from Dearborn High School and received a two year associated degree from Henry Ford Community College. He served in the U.S. Navy and continued his education as…
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Grand Master Robert W. Sanborn 1982-1983
Robert W. Sanborn was born in Geneseeville, Michigan on February 10, 1929. His family moved to Clio shortly after his birth. He graduated from Clio High School and started his own retail gasoline business at the age of 19. In 1952 he changed to the wholesale petroleum business and owned the Sanborn Oil Company in…
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Grand Master Richard P. Ruhland 2005-2006
Richard Patrick Ruhland was born on September 29, 1950 in Denver, Colorado. He spent his formative years there. During his junior year of high school his family moved to New Jersey. Immediately after graduation from high school the family moved to Michigan. He attended Oakland Community College and majored in Business. He received his Bachelor…
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Grand Master Mike J. Jungle Past Master 2008 – 2009
MICHAEL JUNGEL MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER 2008-2009 Most Worshipful Brother Michael J. Jungel was elected Grand Master of Masons in Michigan at the 182nd Annual Communication held at the Detroit Masonic Temple in the City of Detroit on May 31, 2008. Mike was born July 3, 1946 in Paw Paw, Michigan the eldest son of…
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Grand Master David Bedwell, PGM 2002-2003
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 2002-2003 David R. Bedwell was born on September 25, 1955 in Dearborn, Michigan. He graduated from Dearborn High School and attended Henry Ford Community College receiving an Associate Degree in Automotive Technology. He went on to study at the Detroit College of Business. Shortly after receiving his Degree, he began employment…
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Grand Master Richard H. Sands, PGM 1985-1986
Most Worshipful Grand Master, 1985-1986 Richard H. Sands was born on September 28, 1929 in San Diego, California. He moved with his family to Crestline, a small community in the San Bernardino Mountains. He graduated from San Bernardino High School in 1946 and started a career as an apprentice die maker. He continued his apprenticeship…
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Grand Master Walter F. Wheeler 2006 – 2007
WALTER F. WHEELER MOST WORSHIPFUL GRAND MASTER 2006-2007 Most Worshipful Brother Walter F. Wheeler was elected Grand Master of Masons in Michigan at the 180th Annual Communication held at the Amway Grand Plaza hotel in Grand Rapids on May 24th, 2006.Walt was born on May 12, 1956 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the only child of…