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MOUNT PLEASANT – At their 198th Communication of the Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons of Michigan, Doctor Danny E. Yarger of the Golden Lake, Iron River was bestowed with the esteemed honor of State Freemason of the Year. Dr. Yarger a 12 year Freemason is an active member of Crystal Falls – Iron River Masonic Lodge #385 and was Initiated, Passed and Raised as a Master Mason May 1, 2012 in Crystal Falls. Dr. Yarger served in nearly every office in his Masonic Lodge including Worshipful Master in 2022 and 2023, currently giving back to his home lodge serving as Secretary. He was named Lodge and District Mason of the Year which qualified him to advance to and ultimately be elected by an all star state panel to be named State of Michigan Freemason of the Year. Dr. Yarger is also a member of Ahmed Shriners, Shrine Clown Unit, Valley of Michigan AASR Scottish Rite NMJ, ROJ Ct. 180 and Demolay.
Dr. Yarger is a United States Military Veteran, serving our Country in the United States Air Force from June 1, 1980 to Sept. 30, 1983. His interests and hobbies include devoting time to his family by traveling to experience new adventures. Oil painting is a passion and has done many commissions of his paintings for gifts. He writes and records music and produced records including “Bliss” and “Hornet’s Nest by Phil Madiera. Dr. Yarger is also a published author and continues to write in his spare time.
Dr. Yarger said “the highlight of my Masonic life is certainly the brotherhood that comes with it.” He added “having the opportunity to serve my Brothers as well as being served is as, if not more, important to me. Small things, like changing a flat tire for an elderly Brother, giving a widow a ride to the doctor and waiting with her because she is nervous.” He lives his life as someone who would be an example of brotherly love. Dr. Yarger concluded by stating “a full and happy life is easier to achieve as a Mason. Always having a Brother nearby that will help and share with you makes that hard road a lot easier to travel.”
Dr. Yarger joins a short and elite group of men and Freemasons who received this most distinguished honor from the Upper Peninsula.
For more information about Freemasonry in Michigan visit https://michiganmasons.org/.