Brother Frank Grasberger (photos left)
Brother Grasberger was 19 years old when he was drafted into the Army to serve our country during World War II. He would spend three years of his life in some of the worst battles of the war. The roughest of which was the Battle of the Bulge which lasted six brutal weeks. On top of fierce fighting, the weather conditions made the campaign treacherous. Soldiers were faced with freezing rain, thick fog, deep snowdrifts, and record-breaking low temperatures. Grasberger, who was on the front lines tasked with listening to German movements for weakness, spent three straight days in a foxhole filled with water. Despite having little feeling in his feet, and nerve damage from exploding shells, he still believes we live in “the greatest country on earth!” Brother Grasberger has been a proud Mason and member of Cleveland Lodge #781 for over 59 years!
WB Lish King (photos right)
Born in 1925, Brother Lish King has lived a life of servitude for our country, village, and Craft. He fought for our country during World War II, serving in the US Navy from 1943-46 aboard the USS Killen (DD – 593). Not only did Brother King serve his country, he also served his Village of New Paris, Ohio in many different aspects. He drove a school bus for the district from 1958-1970. He also worked for the street and water department from 1958-88 and served as the New Paris Fire Chief for a 10-year period as well! He joined Fellowship Lodge #106 on March 6th, 1973 and served as their Master in 1979. He is a proud 52-year Mason and just celebrated his 100th birthday on Sept 18th!
Thank You to Brother Grasberger and WB King on being Committed to our Craft and to the service of others!
