About Me

I was born in North East Missouri on the farm. My family still lives in the area. I have one Sister, Linda and she is married to Art Cullifer who is the Sheriff of Shelby County until November 2004 when he will retire. My father passed away in 2003 and my mom is still living on the home farm.

We have 2 children Edie (Dallas) and Kurt(Austin). Kurt is married to OkSun and they have one adorable son (grandson) KJ (Kurt Jr.) who turned 4 in April.

I went into the Airforce after HS, stationed at SAC Headquarters, Omaha, NE., computer maintenance, got out and moved to KC, MO. We lived there for 10 years where I was employed by Mid Central Fish (now Sysco Foods).

My wife Pat, is a registered nurse and worked for doctors in KC area. Graduated from College going to night school.
We moved to Richardson in 1979 and I have worked for White Swan Foods (now US Foodservice) for 10 years, changed to Sysco Dallas for 2 years and I am currently working for Bunnomatic where I have been for the last 15
years. Pat is employed by BCBC for 20 yrs.

How I Got Into Masonry

I joined the Masons because my father and grandfather were Masons, but mostly because my good friend Joe Bennett had joined before me and because of family ties it made sense to do so. That was how I became a Mason, but if I had know now what I knew then, I would have joined much sooner.

What Masonry Means to Me

It's hard to explain what you get out of Masonry. Fellowship, greater understanding, challenges, food, meeting new people and the satisfaction of belonging to an organization which is recognized around the world.

As you should know Masonry is not a religion, but it strengthens my faith and as it is explained to us in the Bible presentation after being raised as a Master Mason; "Read it, study it, and implement in your daily life the precepts contained in it. By so doing, you will merit the title bestowed upon you tonight -- that of a Master Mason."