Byron Masons install 2025 officers

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The Byron Lodge #274 officers for 2025. Front row, from left: Ronald Beem, Secretary; Richard Hoovler, Tyler; Michael Thomas, Senior Warden; Gerald Zeibert, Master; Christopher Judah, Junior Warden; and Daniel Voss, Chaplain. Back row: Eric Naumann, Senior Deacon; Bub Knees; David Mayer, Junior Deacon; Daniel Yandel, Installing Master; Orville Shoemaker, Installing Secretary; and William Farris. Not pictured are: Thomas Felker, Treasurer; Brad Richolson, Senior Steward; Gene Yocum, Junior Steward; and Edgar Dye, Marshal.

Byron Lodge #274 AF and AM installed officers for the 2025 year at the Masonic Lodge on Oct. 20. Gerald Zeibert was installed as Master of the Lodge while Michael Thomas was installed as Senior Warden, Christopher Judah as Junior Warden, Ronald Beem as Secretary, Thomas Felker as Treasurer, Eric Naumann as Senior Deacon, David Mayer as Junior Deacon, Daniel Voss as Chaplain, Brad Richolson as Senior Steward, Gene Yocum as Junior Steward, Edgar Dye Jr. as Marshal, and Richard Hoovler as Tyler.

Chartered on Oct. 6, 1858, Byron Lodge #274 will celebrate its 167th anniversary in 2025, making it the oldest continuous organization in Byron. Freemasonry in Illinois has a long-standing tradition of serving their communities with various acts of beneficence. Masons throughout the state continue this tradition through a network of charitable programs, with a primary focus on advancing the welfare of others, particularly children and senior citizens. In continuing this tradition, Freemasons not only serve their communities by setting a good example as citizens, but also improve the lives of future generations and care for the elderly.