Past Worshipful Masters

This is Dave's bio

He was a salesman for John Crane Inc. for 18 years. His memberships include Plainfield Eagles Lodge ...#3207, Sons of American Legion in Mooresville Post 103, Bridgeport Order of Eastern Star # 414 and Bridgeport Masonic Lodge # 162.

He was born February 11, 1943 in Galva, Illinois to the late Charles E. and Luine E Lippens, Sr. He ...was a dedicated Past Master, Treasurer and Trustee of Bridgeport Masonic Lodge # 162 and a Worthy Patron and Treasurer of Order of Eastern Star. He was also a devoted volunteer and member of Bridgeport United Methodist Church and the American Legion. He was a true, self-taught craftsman and took pride in his woodworking and computer repair. He enjoyed going the extra mile to better himself, his church and lodge. He often volunteered at DAMAR and loved caring for his lawn and garden.

He was born July 28, 1935 to the late Loren C. and Louise (Grose) Reese in Terre Haute, IN. He worke...d 34 years at the Bridgeport Post Office retiring in 1990 as Postmaster. He was a member of the Bridgeport United Methodist Church, Bridgeport Masonic Lodge #162 where he was Past Master in 1992, and the Bridgeport OES #513 where he was past Worthy Patron.

He was born July 11, 1934 in Eubank, KY to the late George and Margaret Fields. He was an Army veter...an. Clyde was a press operator for Bemis Bag Company 26 years. He retired from National Printing Plate in 1994 after 19 years as plant manager. His memberships include Center Community Church, Indianapolis Scottish Rite, Murat Shrine, Bridgeport Masonic Lodge # 162 where he was past Master and Bridgeport Order of Eastern Star where he was past Patron.

Harvie was born in Ashboro IN., a son of William W. and LaVerna E. (Payne) Stevenson. He was a gradu...ate of Coalmont (IN.) High School. Harvie married Thelma G. Hyatt on Dec. 18, 1954. Harvie had been an inspector at Allison's in Indianapolis for 38 years prior to retiring and was also a retiree of Local #993. He was a member of Bartlett Chapel United Methodist Church in Avon, the Bridgeport (IN.) Masonic Lodge #162, the Bartimaeus Lodge U.D., and a former member of the Wayne Twsp. Fire Dept. Harvie served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War.

He retired in 1985 after 39 years as a machinist for FMC. Memberships include Danville United Method...ist Church, Indianapolis Scottish Rite and Bridgeport Masonic Lodge #162 of which he was a 50 year member and past master. Paul was a WWII Army Air Corp. and Infantry Veteran.

Walter J. Hoffman (1892–1970) was a lifelong Bridgeport, Indiana farmer and dedicated member of Brid...geport Lodge No. 162, F.&A.M. Belonging to the last generation to work the agricultural lands of western Marion County before suburban expansion, Hoffman spent his 77 years rooted in the soil, hard work, and civic life of his close-knit Hoosier community.

Noah Reagan was born in Ohio in 1812 and moved to Marion County in 1827. He married Mary Jessup of F...riendswood, Ind. He was a charter member of Bridgeport Lodge No. 162 F. & A. M. and was its first Senior Warden and was Worshipful Master in 1868 and 1869. The name Reagan is often mentioned in the history of the Lodge. John L. Reagan, a grandson was Worshipful Master in 1933. Walter F., a fifty year member and his son Walter N. are members. Noah Reagan died June 11, 1881 at the age of 69 years and is buried in Fairfield Cemetery a Quaker burial ground south of Bridgeport.