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ROBERT J. CREDE 1938-

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Picture courtesy of Missouri Lodge of Research Archive

Grand Master, 1983-1984

BIOGRAPHY

From Missouri Lodge of Research

Robert Crede was born on May 2, 1938, in Cole County, Missouri. He was raised on a farm approximately12 miles south of Jefferson City. After graduating from Eugene High School, he attended Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, where he received a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting.

In 1960, Brother Crede was employed by the Exchange National Bank of Jefferson City where he served as Assistant Cashier and Assistant Trust Officer.

His Masonic career began January 7, 1967, where he was initiated in Hickory Hill Lodge No 211, located in Eugene. He was raised a Master Mason on March 18, 1967 and served as Master in 1969. He also was secretary of the Lodge.

He was a member of the York Rite, having served as Excellent High Priest of Jefferson City Chapter No 34 in 1973, Illustrious Master of Ezra Council No 32 in 1974 and Commander of Prince of Peace Commandery No 29 in 1972. He is the recipient of the KYCH from the York Rite.

He is a member of the Scottish Rite, Valley of Columbia, Moolah Shrine, Missouri Lodge of Research, Red Cross of Constantine, the Eastern Star and a Honorary Member of the DeMolay Legion of Honor.

Brother Crede served as DDGM of the 31st Masonic District from 1971 to 1975 when he was appointed Senior Grand Marshal by Grand Master Lewis C. "Wes" Cook. He was elected Grand Master in 1983.


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