Our Departed Companions
The broken column denotes the untimely death of Grand Master Hiram Abiff.- The beautiful Virgin, weeping, denotes the unfinished Temple.
- The book open before her, displays that his virtues are on perpetual record.
- The sprig of acacia in her right hand, represents the timely discovery of his body.
- The urn in her left, that his ashes were there safely deposited to perpetuate the remembrance of so distinguished a character.
- Father Time standing behind her unfolding the ringlets of her hair denotes that time, patience and perseverance will accomplish all things.
1999
George L. Korenski
Terre Haute #11
1998
Dennis R. York
Knightstown #33
Greenfield #96
1997
Joseph O. Eiler, Jr.
New Albany #17
1996
Philip E. Fowler
Shelby #20
*Greenwood #137
1995
Ronald K. Smith, PGM
Terre Haute #11
1994
G. Leon Weber
Crawfordsville #40
1993
James F. Garland
Anderson #52
*Middletown #143
1992
Dennis J. Anness
Columbus #10
1991
Howard E. Cox
West Side #138
1990
Larry E. Gray
Greenfield #96
1989
Neil A. Ward
Vincennes #7
1988
Dwayne Evensen
Elbert H. Gary #139
1987
Earl R. Rogers
*Madison #1
1986
J. William Meyers
Angola #58
1985
John A. Wallace
*Tipton #114
1984
Dennis O. Rohrer
*Chester #47
1983
Ralph G. McClure
West Side #138
1982
Edward M. Reiber
*Vermillion #125
1981
Charles F. McFall
*Greensburg #8
1980
Richard A. Lochner
*Hobart #165
- Alpha Psi Omega
1979
George W. Greene
*Titpton #114
1978
Ronald S. Ringenberg
*Nappanee #156
1977
Harold S. Bass
*Oakland City #122
1976
Wm G. Howard
Shelby #20
1975
Donald E. Friend
Chapter: William Hacker #63 (Auburn)
- Founding Preeminent Governor of Indiana College #55, YRSCNA (August 6, 1977) - Ft. Wayne
1974
Virgil J. Huntley
*East Chicago #141
1973
Russell E. Brock
*Seymour #85
1972
Fred M. Trout
*Muncie #30
1971
Marvin L. Isley
Shelby 20
- Marvin L. Isley College #129, YRSCNA is named in his honor - Franklin
1970
Harrison B. Williams
Terre Haute 11
1969
Alfred L. Apple
Chapter: Kentland #89
1968
Sidney E. Cofield
*Madison #1
1967
David W. Widmoyer
*Nappanee #156
- The 'David W. Widmoyer Award', named in his honor, and is the highest Honor presented by the Grand Chapter of Indiana, RAM
- David W. Widmoyer Lodge of Mark Masters #UD, RAM is named in his honor
1966
Charles L. Oxley
Evansville 12
1965
Roy E. Horton
Irvington #158
Joshua #158
1964
Raleigh R. Cagle
Bloomington #127
1963
Carl E. Shrader
*Franklin #65
- Was Raised a MM in Franklin #107, F&AM by the Grand Lodge officers, 4/19/1941, at a special degree at the IMH.
1962
Vaughn L. Townsend
*Muncie #30
1961
John D. Lombard
Chapter: Ft. Wayne #19
- Member - Board of Public Works and Past Chairman of Safety, City of Ft. Wayne
1960
John W. Hack
Chapter: Gary #139
1959
Richard M. Stephenson
Chapter: King Solomon #4 (Richmond)
1958
Kenton J. Garrison
Chapter: Kentland #89
1957
Roger K. Becker
Chapter: Evansville #12
- Was an Active Member - Sup. Council - Order of DeMolay
1956
Wm. B. Wickman
Chapter: South Bend #29
1955
Wm. T. Wilkerson
Chapter: North Vernon #68
1954
Lloyd W. Young
Chapter: Indianapolis Chapter # 5
1953
William T. James
Chapter: Brazil #59
1952
F. Gordon Lewis
Chapter: New Castle #50
1951
Joseph E. Brown
Chapter: Lincoln #53 (Crown Point)
- Served as HP of #53 - 13 Terms!
1950
Lawrence R. Taylor
Chapter: French Lick #134
- Past Editor - The IN Freemason Magazine