Passing of a Grand Master

Ill. Brethren and Brethren - I am saddened to inform you of the passing of Ill. and M.W.B. James E. Olmstead, Past Grand Master and Past Deputy for Ohio, on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, after a long battle with cancer. Arrangements are posted at the end of this communication. If you would like to send a card of condolence please send to:
 
Mrs. Shirley Olmstead
550 Oak Knoll Dr.
Perrysburg, OH 43551
 
Ill. Bro. Olmstead's sons, Michael and David, are 33rd Degree members, and David is a plural member of the Valley of Cincinnati.
 
Mike Himes
 
 
Funeral arrangements:
Saturday @ Witszler Shank Funeral Home 222 E S Boundary St, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Visitation starting at        2:00 pm
OES Service                        7:00 pm
Masonic Service               7:30 pm
Scottish Rite Service       8:00 pm
 
Sunday @ Grace United Methodist Church 601 East Boundary Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551
Visitation starting at        2:00 pm
Funeral Service                 3:00 pm
Meal at Grace immediately following service
 
The family is requesting that no flowers be sent to either location, instead we ask that memorials be sent to either Hospice of Northwest Ohio (30000 East River Road, Perrysburg, OH 43551) or the Grand Lodge of Ohio Scholarship Fund (One Masonic Drive Springfield, Ohio 45504).