Congratulations To Brother Robert Kiehn

Brother Robert Kiehn received the Master Mason Degree at New Carlisle Lodge on January 30, 2025. Worshipful Master Ranold Seymour is pictured with Brother Kiehn after the degree.

Photo courtesy of Jay Maxwell, Secretary

New Carlisle Lodge Inspection - February 8, 2025

From 7:30 until 8:30 AM - breakfast before inspection ($8)

At 9:00 AM - New Carlisle Lodge Inspection in the MM Degree

After the inspection - Yellow Dog Degree 
Dress: Officers in tux or dark suit

NOTE: Do not park on Main Street. (2 hour parking limit)

Parking is available at inactive drug store parking lot. (NE corner of SR 571 & Main Street)

and in the municipal parking lot on Church Street, one block west of the Temple.

Ninth District Calendar Update

From the District Deputies:

Please be aware that we have had to postpone Inspection at Mt. Sterling Lodge #269 until a later date, to be determined. They have suffered water pipe breaks under the floor of the building and repairs are expected to take more time than available between now and Saturday evening. Thank you for your consideration in this matter. We will adjust the Calendar on the District web page and Facebook page once we get a new date for Inspection there. 

Calendar Reminder

Our Temple Calendar may not have every possible event listed but is reliable for our recurring events. 

Example: Today, January 22, 2025, notes the Masonic Association Stated Meeting at 7p.m.

Condolences Jack Yeager

Brother Jack Yeager died January 10, 2025.

He was a 22 year member of New Carlisle Lodge.

Please keep the Yeager family in your prayers.

Obituary for Jack A. Yeager  (April 13, 1943 - January 10, 2025)

On Friday, January 10th, 2025, Jack A. Yeager left this world at the age of 81. Jack was born April 13th, 1943, in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and Forrest Rose Yeager.  He served his country in the Air Force in an active-duty role as Load Master Specialist.  He retired as an Air Reserve Technical Specialist (ARTS) and supervisor for the 445th Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

In retirement, Jack enjoyed traveling with high school classmates, bass fishing/tournaments with his son Jack, Jr. and wife Cindy.  At Grace United Methodist Church, Jack served his Lord and Savior as a lay speaker and assisted with various projects and volunteer ministries.

Jack was preceded in death by his father and mother.  He is survived by his wife Cindy, brother Dean, his sister Janice, his children Jack, Jr., Patrick and Joy, the mother of his children- Patty Yeager, as well as nieces and granddaughters.

A memorial service will be held, Saturday February 1st, 2025, at Grace United Methodist Church, 1401 West Main Street, Springfield, Ohio.  Visitation is at 10:00 am followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00 am afterwards a fellowship lunch will be provided by GUMC. Arrangements have been entrusted to Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.trostelchapman.com.

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Jay Maxwell, Secretary, New Carlisle Lodge No. 100

Condolences John Wigger

Brethren, Worshipful Brother John Wigger died January 5, 2025. He was a 43 year member of New Carlisle Lodge. W.B. Wigger was Worshipful Master of New Carlisle Lodge in 1991. Please keep the Wigger family in your prayers.

Obituary for John William Wigger

John William Wigger 64, of Medway, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025. He was born on June 29, 1960, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Earl and Marie Wigger. John was a graduate of Tecumseh High School, Class of 1978, The Ohio State University, and Wright State University. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of New Carlisle, was Past Master of New Carlisle Lodge #100 F&AM; Royal Arch Chapter #57; Council #143; and Valley of Dayton Scottish Rite. John was a collector of Reds memorabilia, and vintage toys, and was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, Cincinnati Reds, and most of all the band Chicago. He is survived by his siblings Charles Wigger, Susan Frazier, Helen Wigger, and Dorothy (Brett) Beaverson; many nieces and nephews, who lovingly will remember him as Uncle Santa John; cousin Trish Huber; best friends, Mark and Cindy Wheeler, who have been a wonderful support to John’s family, and many other relatives and friends. Along with his parents, John was preceded in death by his wife Jaynie Lorene Fryer Wigger. 

Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted
to Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home. Online condolences
may be made at trostelchapman.com.

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Jay Maxwell, Secretary, New Carlisle Lodge No. 100

Ohio Mason Honored For Valor

Specialist Fourth Class Kenneth J. David was today awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroic actions during the Vietnam War. He was previously inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame for Valor and Military Bravery on May 7, 2010. As a recipient of a Purple Heart and Distinguished Service Cross, he was also a Distinguished Member of the Regiment of the 1-506th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), at Fort Campbell. 

M.W.B. Keith W. Newton, Grand Secretary, announced the pending honor in a message to Ohio Freemasons stating that Brother David is a member of Cortland Lodge #529 F.&A.M. of Ohio. Brother David continues to work with disabled veterans in his retirement.

Official Website for Kenneth J. David

Condolences Debbie Jones

Brethren,
W.B. Bobby Jones' wife Debbie died December 26.

Funeral will be at Adkins Funeral Home Friday on January 3.

7055 Dayton Springfield Road, Enon, Ohio 45323

Visitation 1 - 3 PM
Obituary is below.
Please keep Bobby and the Jones family in your prayers.

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Debra Jones, 65, of New Carlisle, passed away on December 26, 2024, peacefully at her
home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 14, 1959, to the late Orville and
Marie (Feltner) Hart, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Debra is preceded in death by both her parents,
father John Raisor, and a sister Linda. She leaves behind her loving Husband of 41 years
Bobby Jones, her seven children; Jesse Fry (Stephanie Lubell), of Columbus, Bobby
(Karen) Jones II, of Alexandria, VA, Brian (Telisha) Jones, of Medway, Brandon (Kendall)
Jones, of Springfield, Ashlea (Brad) Olson, of Beavercreek, Kristi Taylor, of Enon, Daniel
Jones, of New Carlisle, three sisters; Barb, Cathy, Donna, a brother; Wayne. Fourteen
grandchildren; Maranda, Kilee, Ellie, P.J., Jake, Gerard, Fiona, Autumn, Brian II, Jacob,
Rose, Clara, John, Lilah, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and the entire Jones family.
Debra loved her family, and she adored spending time with her grandchildren. She was a
member of the Medway Church, and a member of the Eastern Star. She was an avid
bingo player, and she loved to travel. She will be missed by so many, especially her family.
She was a graduate of Wright State University with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science.
We would like to thank The James Cancer Center and The Hospice of Dayton for their
attentiveness and care during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to either of the aforementioned.
Adkins Funeral Home in Enon will be assisting Debra’s family with her final wishes.

A visitation will be conducted on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Funeral Home from 1:00-
3:00 PM 

www.adkinsfunerals.com

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Jay Maxwell, Secretary, New Carlisle Lodge No. 100

Membership Service Awards

R.W.B. Helmut Schuster, P.D.D.G.M. and W.B. Ranold Seymour, W.M. presented 25 and 50 year awards to those present at the December 12th Stated Meeting of New Carlisle Lodge #100.

25 Years of Membership - Brother Billy Williams II

50 Years of Membership - W.B. John Anderson

January update: unable to attend the Annual Awards night at the December Stated Meeting, W.B. Don Rutledge was nonetheless honored for his 50 years of service at the January Stated Meeting.

Photo Courtesy of Jay Maxwell

Masonic Home Visit

Representatives of New Carlisle Masonic Temple visited Masonic Home residents on December 10. Don Rutledge, Ranold Seymour, Phillip Brandley and Jay Maxwell presented Norfolk Island Pine plants and Christmas cards to John and Martha Anderson, Beverly Taylor and Margrit Hoyle.