 Home Forest:
Norristown No. 31
Residence: E. Fallowfield, PA
Wife: Nancy
Married Nancy (Umstead) Willard, son Richard and daughter Beth Anne and 3
grand children Brittany, Thomas
and Hunter.
Education and the rational use of the mind are the
keys to face the problem of humanity:
- Graduated from Upper Merion High School, played football, baseball
and track
- Studied chemistry, engineering and business at Saint Joseph's University
Spring Garden College and University of Pennsylvania, respectively
Leadership is a commitment to serving others:
- Process equipment distributor for two companies, general manager for one
and president of another
- 2006 Tall Cedar of the year
- Received the John S. Broughton Award in 2007
Obligation to patriotism and love for ones country:
- Former life scout of Valley Forge Troop #1 and of same explorer post,
Boy Scouts of America
- Past president, captain and man of the year of the Humane Steam and
Fire Engine Co" Norristown, PA
- Former advanced first aide and CPR instructor
Religion is an inalienable human right that one must share with his
Brothers of all faiths:
- Past chairman of the board of deacons of Calvary Baptist Church
- Ordained as a Universal Ministries Minister
Charity is the distinguishing virtue and personal community service is the
best demonstration off that commitment:
- 1975 Recipient of the Chapel of the four Chaplains award
- Past Tall Cedar Foundation secretary
- Visited Children's Hospital and SL Chris Children Hospital in
Philadelphia over 120 times as a Tall Cedar clown
- Homeowners association past president and treasurer
Traditions of Freemasonry is an important platform for growth, and
learning:
Masonic Affiliations:
- Charity Lodge # 190 F&AM, Norristown, raised in 1968
- Past Master of Norristown Lodge # 620 F&AM in 2001
- Senior instructor 5th Masonic District
- Past Master Councilor, Chevalier. Representative DeMolay-
Norristown Chapter Order of DeMolay
- Norristown Forest #3 I, entered in 1968, Grand Tall Cedar in 1977,
director of the degree and clown team
- Norristown Cedar president and building chairman for 10 years
- Serves and served on various Supreme Forest Tall Cedar committees
and appointed positions
- Four time Tall Cedar convention chairman, 2003,6,7,8
- Supreme Treasurer from 2005 to and including 2009
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