MOGMRBerger
M. ROBERT BERGER 1938-
Picture courtesy of Missouri Lodge of Research Archive
Grand Master, 2006-2007
BIOGRAPHY
From Missouri Lodge of Research:
Bob Berger was born in St Louis on October 29, 1938, attended the Clayton School District and graduated from Clayton High School in 1957. He attended the University of Missouri for one year and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington University. He was a member of Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity.
He went into the family business, Industrial Sewing Machines and since 1982 have been President and CEO of the Corporation. He joined the United States Guard in its 6-8 program and mustered out as a Lt. J.G.
Brother Berger began his Masonic career in 1969 when he was initiated an entered apprentice in St Louis Lodge No 20. He served as Master of the Lodge in 1976. St Louis Lodge No 20 merged with Missouri Commonwealth Lodge and Bob took membership in Benjamin Franklin Lodge No 642. He served as DDGM in 1990.
Bob is every active in the Scottish Rite, Valley of St Louis having served as Commander of the Council of Kadosh, He was honored with the KCCH in 1993 and the 33rd degree in 1997. He served as President of the Cathedral Preservation Committee and served as Chairman of the Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri.
He served as Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge for three years and was elected and installed Grand Master in 2006.
Brother Berger is a Royal Arch Mason, a Cryptic Mason, a member of National Sojourners, Hero's of 76, Allied Masonic Degrees, the Missouri Lodge of Research and Moolah Shrine.
Bob is married to the former Barbara Goldman and have three children Jeri, Robin and Randy.
