Serving Delaware for Over 200 Years
It was a pleasure for Brethren of Hiram Lodge to join Worshipful Master Eric Longstreth on April 9th, 2019, in the presentation of a check for $10,000 to The Sarah Moore Home to assist with their library remodeling project. The Home is named after the wife of Sidney Moore, one of Hiram’s benefactors and after whom our Hiram Lodge Temple is named.
It is with great sadness to report that we have lost a Hiram Brother. Brother Scott Amrine passed away suddenly on January 9th, 2018. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. A Masonic Funeral has been requested. Funeral arrangements will be posted once available.
Update on arrangements:
Services to be held at Snyder Rodman Funeral Center
101 Valleyside Dr, Delaware, OH 43015
From 4 PM to 7 PM Friday January 18th. Masonic services begin between 6:00 and 6:30 with Widows Sons ceremony to follow.
A Masonic Celebration of Scott’s life will follow his Memorial Service at The Hiram Masonic Lodge located at 51 West Willams Street Delaware, Ohio 43015. Refreshments will be provided.
Hiram Lodge has lost another Brother.
Bro. William F Freutel III, age 74, of Delaware, passed away on Monday March 5, 2018.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
A letter from his son, Brother Doug Feutel:
Many of my friends that knew my dad would tell me that I am just like him. It was always funny that my first thought would be how my mom would remind me, you’re just like your father! Not saying it as a compliment, but always when she was mad at me, which was often. I am proud that in many ways I am like my dad. He taught me a good work ethic, while many would say, workaholic, what they don’t understand is finding a career that you love. My dad never complained about having to work hard to support my mom, brother and I. In fact, he embraced being a truck driver and his love of the road. Traveling the U.S. and see the beautiful countryside. Something I did not understand until I started riding motorcycles with him. My dad taught me personal responsibility. He not only worked hard as a responsible husband and father, but he always took it as a responsibility to help others when he could. He loved working with the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief and helping others. My dad would always be first to lend a hand to others if it did not interfere with taking care of his family. He believed if you can help, it was your responsibility to help.
He taught me humility. He was never one to boast about the things he did for others or his accomplishments. He taught me honesty. I can never think of a moment that my dad was ever dishonest with me or anyone. While I may have picked up a bit of my mom’s don’t let the whole truth get in the way of a good story, my dad taught me not to lie or be deceitful. He taught me never try anything, always DO! My dad never dabbled in anything he did, when he would get into something, he would go full bore. He would get the best equipment, and he would do things at 100%. He did this with breading champion German Shepherds, his racing of Corvettes, all the way to his championships in trap shooting. More importantly, he taught me to share your passions. He shared racing with my mom, my brother and myself, and took as much, if not more pride in our success as his own. He loved it anytime he could teach others about something he was passionate about.
My dad bore the fruits of a Christian. He never wore his faith on his sleeve, but his service to his family and others truly exhibited a man who tried to live a faithful life. His dedication to taking care of, and being with my mom showed living a life of love and most importantly forgiveness. He showed unconditional love for her and was always depressed when they would be separated. He loved going to church. When he was in South Carolina, he would often go alone, even if my mom was homesick. He especially loved going with me when he could. Despite the Alzheimer’s and arthritic pain, he would jump at the opportunity to go to church with me, take communion and go to dinner after. He especially loved it when my brother joined us. He was never one to express his feeling, another thing we share, but he would always talk about how great it was to see Chaz and how proud of him he was. Things that he never much would say directly to us, but where we would hear his pride through others who would share his comments to them.
My dad was a great FreeMason. He took great pride in the hard work he had to put in to become a 32nd Degree, Master Mason. The amount of memory work required to become a Master Mason was a big thing for him, being a high school educated truck driver. He loved being a Shriner. Being able to load his motorcycle with teddy bears and deliver them with my mom to children at the Shriners Hospitals was one of his greatest pleasures. He loved taking my mom to the Shrine New Year’s Eve Dances every year for so many years. As much as he hated wearing a suit, he would do it for my mom. He loved being a Windows Son, which is the Masonic Motorcycle Riding Association. It was something that he could share with me, and while he was late in his dementia, I knew he was proud to see me become President of our chapter this year.
All in all, my dad was a great dad and a good friend. He loved my friends and always wanted to know how they were doing. He would always want to know when the next time he could go riding with Zach and his brothers. He made me a better man, Christian, and citizen. There is no doubt in my mind that he is not in heaven with my grandmother and cousin looking down over us and looking forward to our reunion. As much as I thought I was prepared for his departure on this earth with his last years of memory loss and illness, you never can prepare for the vacuum it creates. I will miss you Dad but know you’re in a wonderful place.
Hiram Lodge has lost another Brother.
Harold William “Bill” Clase, age 91 of Ashley passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Grady Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.
He was born on January 15, 1927 in Delaware to the late Harold Christian and Hazel (Dell) Clase at the family farm on Morrow County Rd. #146. He attended Ashley High School and graduated from there in 1945. He went into the Air Force serving during WW II as an aerial photographer.
After coming out of the service he met and married Shirley Doubikin at the Ashley United Methodist Church on June 25, 1950. Bill was a member of the church and at one time was Sunday School Superintendent. He sang in the choir there for over 50 years. He had a musical background as his parents traveled with evangelist Billy Sunday and everywhere they went, his father formed a choir and his mother led the music.
When Bill was only 7 he would travel to Columbus on Sundays with his parents and 2 sisters to sing on the radio at the top of the LaVeque Tower. They called it “The Clase Hour.”
Bill worked in the map department with the State of Ohio on a Kelch Plotter, which is a mapping device. He worked for Jenkins Engineering before starting his own business, “Clase Surveying.” His wife was his secretary and his children helped a lot too. He was also a Westfield Township Zoning Inspector, raised sheep, hogs and farmed the land until he started his surveying business. With concern for his community he was also very involved with the Ashley Corn Show. Bill was a member and past president of the Ashley Lions Club, The Masonic Lodge and Eastern Stars. He and his wife were Worthy Patron and Worthy Matron of the Eastern Stars in Ashley.
Bill enjoyed spending time with family, camping and fishing at Lake Erie on their boat. There was always the “Big One” that got away and then one day he caught a 7 pounder and It wouldn’t fit in his ice chest. There were many good fish fries over the years.
His love for aviation prompted him to build a runway, an airplane hangar and install an aviation gas pump so other pilots could fly in for a visit, have coffee and fuel up. “A lot of good stories.” He was also a member of the Flying Farmers.
His greatest joy was his 5 children, 13 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and his beloved cat, Sam. He always told his wife, “If we did one thing good in this life, it was to have 5 wonderful children!!!” He always enjoyed attending any sports his children and grandchildren participated in.
Harold is survived by his beloved wife Shirley, children: Cindy (Dennis) Kaelber of Delaware, Harold “Hal” (Angela) Clase of Radnor, Carol (Greg) Garrett of Powell, Connie (Amos) Price of Waldo, Doug (Julie) Clase of Marion, 13 grandchildren: Kari (Dwight) Davidson, Karla (Bryan)
Barkhaus, Kurt (Kym) Kaelber, Katie (Adam) Davis, Ty (Laura) Clase, Aubree Clase, Danielle Ucman, Nikki Kissling, Morgan (Jared) O’Dell, Aaron Price, Abram Price, Joe (Stephanie) Clase, and Christy (Casey) Anders, 18 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by sisters Betty Felice and Jean Meier.
The family would like to thank the Grady Memorial Staff, especially Dr. T, Dr. Walton, Dr. Nicholson and Team, and nurses, Stacy and Melissa for their care and comfort of Bill.
Friends may call 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 28th, at the Ashley United Methodist Church, 214 E. High St., Ashley, Ohio 43003, where services will follow at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor’s Sarah Schaaf and Beth Ortiz officiating. Burial will be in Marlborough Cemetery. Time for fellowship will follow at All Occasions Catering, Waldo.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ashley United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
Visitation:
Ashley United Methodist Church 214 E. High St. , Ashley Ohio , 43003
Sunday, Jan 28, 2018 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm
Funeral:
Ashley United Methodist Church 214 E. High St. , Ashley Ohio , 43003
Sunday, Jan 28, 2018 at 3:00pm
Burial:
Marlborough Cemetery, Delaware 5277 Horseshoe Rd, Delaware Ohio , 43015
Hiram Lodge has lost another Brother.
Brother Stanley Everett Smith, age 91 passed away at Sarah Moore Home on December 28, 2017.
Arrangements are pending. Will be sometime in next couple weeks.
Hiram Lodge has lost another 60 year member.
John G. “Jack” Warner, 86, of Delaware, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017.
He was born June 17, 1930, in New York, N.Y., to the late Lalla Ridley (Jones) and John G. E. Warner.
Jack proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a Seabee. He attended Glassboro State Teachers College where he met his future bride, Merle “Micki” Fulton. They married in 1952 and shared a 57-year life journey until Micki passed away in 2010. He adored her and was extremely proud of his marriage, children and grandchildren, often speaking of their many accomplishments.
Jack made family his top priority and made it a point to attend as many of his kids’ events as he could, given that he traveled often for his work.
Jack was Director of Marketing for Nationwide Insurance for over 25 years. In 2007, Jack and Micki moved from Worthington to Delaware. He was a member of Old Stone Presbyterian Church.
Jack was an outstanding football and baseball player and enjoyed coaching his kids’ teams. He also umpired baseball and enjoyed golf and tennis. He was active as well in the Senior Centers in both Worthington and Delaware, and was a proud 32nd Degree Mason and a member of Hiram Lodge.
Jack will be remembered for his devotion to, and always making time for, his family.
He is survived by his children, Donna Warner of Glendale Heights, Ill., Derek Warner of Columbus and Doug (Chris) Warner of Delaware; and four grandchildren, Deonna Sekikawa and Garrett, Brad and Tina Warner.
A celebration of Jack’s life will be held Friday, June 16, 2017 from 5-6:30 p.m., services to follow at 6:30 p.m. at Old Stone Presbyterian Church, 41 Hodges Road, Delaware, OH 43015, with Greg Menssen officiating.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, Delaware.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Preservation Parks Foundation, c/o Delaware County Foundation, 3954 N. Hampton Drive, Powell, OH 43065, or the Willowbrook Foundation: Willow-brook.org
Condolences can be made online at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.
Hiram Lodge has lost a 50+ year Mason.
George “Bruce” Gill, 85, of Delaware, died Thursday, June 15, 2017 at his home. He was born September 11, 1931 in Caldwell, OH to the late Elmer and Lail (Geralds) Gill.
After graduating High School, Bruce attended Bliss College in Columbus for two years before serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After his time in service, he attended The Ohio State University graduating in 1958 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. He then went on to work at Price Waterhouse Accounting Firm in New York City until 1964. In 1972 he started his own accounting firm in Delaware where he worked for more than 40 years. Many of his clients were lifelong friends. His passions included work, fishing especially in Canada, The Ohio State University, and flowers and gardening. He was a proud Mason of the Delaware Lodge. He was always devoted to his family, friends, and clients.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Neva (Carter) Gill; daughter, Greta (Scott) Gill Britton of Canton, MI; son Gregory Bruce Gill of Cincinnati; granddaughter, Ellington Britton; and grandson, Ethan Britton.
Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Robinson Funeral Home where a Masonic Service, conducted by Hiram Lodge #18, will begin at 12:00PM. A graveside service will be Saturday at 4:00PM in Olive Cemetery in Caldwell, OH where military honors will be presented.
Condolences may be expressed and memories shared online at www.RobinsonFuneralHomeInc.com
Robert W. Stone, age 75 of Ostrander died Friday, April 21, 2017 at Riverside Methodist Hospital following a brief illness.
Born to the late Robert T. and Olive (Starr) Stone in Cleveland on August 29, 1941, he graduated from Scioto Valley High School in 1959 and The Ohio State University. After teaching chemistry for one year Bob entered into the paint industry, which lead to the creation and ownership of Environmental Protective Coatings, LLC, one of his life passions for 34 years.
He was a member of Ostrander United Methodist Church and Hiram Masonic Lodge No 18 F&AM for 54 years. Robert loved vintage and classic cars as well as Corvette’s, his favorites being the more recent model. He was also a model railroad train enthusiast.
Robert is survived by his beloved wife of almost 49 years Alice (Fish), his world evolved around her. Together they traveled the world and shared a passion for automobiles. Robert loved watching his wife Alice race on the ¼ mile track.
Self-termed the “Ostrander Agitator”, he possessed a strong work ethic and was both thrifty and generous. He enjoyed watching movies and the company of his best buddy; Caesar Boy, their rescued Boxer. Simply put, Robert was a good guy.
In addition to his wife Alice he is also survived by a host of in-laws, extended family, and numerous friends.
Following private masonic services at 2:30 PM, friends may call Saturday, April 29th from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Snyder-Rodman Funeral Center, 101 Valleyside Dr. at W. William St., Delaware where memorial services will follow at 4:00 and inurnment will be held at a later date in Fairview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Ostrander United Methodist or Presbyterian Church, or the Humane Society of Delaware.
Condolences may be expressed at www.snyderfuneralhomes.com
Jerry E. Foster (Waldo, Ohio) born June 22, 1939 died peacefully at home Sunday May 22, 2016 from an extended illness.
Jerry served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, after which, had a 50 yr. career in barbering and retired as the Waldo barber this past February. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Boy Scouts of America, Big Brothers, and Knights of Pythias. Jerry enjoyed fishing, shooting, camping, and his many Amish, German and English friendships over the years.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Edward E. Foster and Gladys E. Foster of Marysville, Ohio and sister, Betsy Simpson of Newark, Ohio.
Left to cherish Jerry’s memories are wife, Sally R. (Freeman) Foster. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this fall. Also surviving are his sister, Jody Laird (Claude Laird) of Marysville, OH, his two children Kimberly Cornelius (Vance Cornelius) of Marion, and Scott Foster (Lisa Knotts-Foster) of Navarre, Florida. Jerry and Sally have five grandchildren, Jessica Cornelius of Marion, Satchel, Shadelin, Siena, and Solaina Foster of Navarre, Florida.
In honor of Jerry Foster, family and friends are invited to a memorial service at the Waldo United Methodist Church at 7:00 P.M. June 24, 2016. In lieu of flowers, the family would graciously accept donations for funeral expenses in care of Affordable Cremation Services of Ohio 1701 Marion-Williamsport Rd. East Marion, OH 43302. Visit www.CremationServicesOfOhio.com to send a condolence or to share a memory.
Published in the Marion Star on May 29, 2016
Nelson Gordon Adams, 90, of Delaware, died Monday, April 4, 2016 in Grady Memorial Hospital.He was born Sept. 18, 1925 in Delaware County to Clarence and Edna Davenport Adams.
He proudly served his country in the Navy in World War II. He was a retired employee of Delaware Hardware, Ranco, and Dublin Building Systems.
He was a member of Hiram Masonic Lodge, VFW, and Eagles Lodge.
He is survived by two daughters, Pamela Ulery and Peggy (David Stewart) Kuhn; six grandchildren, Steven A. Morris Jr., Christopher L. (Lynette) Adams, Jason Kuhn, Stacey A. (David) Mayse, Justin A. (Jodi) Kuhn, and Adam “Jacob” Sams; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, William R. (Phyllis); and special friend, Joyce Hill.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; one son, Phillip; son-in-law, Walter Ulery Jr.; one sister, Naomi Reeder.
Visitation will be Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at the Robinson Funeral Home, 32 W. Winter St., Delaware, where a Masonic Service will be held at 7 p.m.
Initiated in Hiram Lodge 01/09/1951, fellowcraft 02/13/1951, Master Mason 03/20/1951, received his 65 yr award last year.
The funeral service will be Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Wallace White officiating. Burial will follow the service in Fairview Memorial Park where full military honors will be presented by the Delaware County Veterans Association.
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