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were born, Hugh, in 1915, Lawrence, in 1917, and Earl, in 1922. Earl lost his life accidentally by
drowning on July 27, 1932.

M⸫W⸫ Steffey has had an exceedingly active fraternal life. He petitioned University Lodge, No.
141, F. & A. M., on April 1, 1912, was elected May 6, 1912, initiated June 3, 1912, passed July 1,
1912, and raised August 5, 1912. In 1913, he served on the posting committee. In 1914, he was
appointed Junior Steward, and served the following year as Junior Deacon. In 1916, he was elected
Junior Warden, and was regularly advanced thereafter, serving his Lodge as Worshipful Master in
1919. At the end of his term as Worshipful Master, he was elected Secretary of his Lodge, in which
capacity he still serves.

His first attendance upon the Grand Lodge was in 1924, and in 1926, he was appointed Senior
Grand Deacon. He was elected Junior Grand Warden in 1932, and was thereafter regularly
advanced until installed as Grand Master in 1935.
He became a member of University Chapter, No. 32, R. A. M., in 1917, and served as its High
Priest in 1920. He was installed as Secretary of his Chapter in 1924, and has since continued in
that capacity. In 1924, he was appointed Grand Steward in the Grand Chapter, and was thereafter
regularly advanced until, in May, 1986, he was elected and installed Grand High Priest, in which
capacity he is now serving.

He was greeted as a Select Master in Adoniram Council, No. 17, R. & S. M., on the 17th day of
November, 1923. He served in various capacities in the Council, and was elevated to the position
of Illustrious Master in 1930. In May, 1934, he was appointed Grand Sentinel in the Grand Council
and he is now serving as Grand Conductor of Council.

He became a member of University Commandery, No. 21, on February 13, 1923.

He was initiated in Nile Temple, Ancient Arabic Order, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, on November
17, 1919.

He was initiated in University Chapter, No. 83, O. E. S., during the year, 1919, and afterwards
dimitted to Ravenna Chapter, No. 189, of which he served as the first Worthy Patron, in 1922.

He received the degrees in the Lodge of Perfection, Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, during the year,
1914, and completed these degrees to the 32nd degree in 1918. He has served as Wise Master of
the Rose Croix and Commander-in-Chief of the Consistory. In 1927, he was accorded the rank and
honor of Knight Commander of the Court of Honor, and was coroneted 33rd degree Inspector-
General honorary in 1935.

He holds honorary membership in Greenwood Lodge, No. 253, F. & A. M., and Rainier Chapter,
No. 52,
R. A. M.
M⸫W⸫ Steffey's hobby is outdoor life, principally fishing and hunting.

During his fraternal service, M⸫W⸫ Steffey has endeared himself to the Craft, not only by the
zeal that has characterized his activities, but also, and more especially, by the congeniality and