Richard Bruns

Past Master Biography: Richard H. Bruns (1922 – 2018) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 (1974–1975) Past Master: Tahoka Lodge No. 1041 (2011–2012) Past Master: Crosbyton Lodge No. 1020 (2012–2013) I. Life & Career Early Life & Military Service Richard H. Bruns was born on September 25, 1922, in Oriska, North Dakota. He dedicated a significant portion of his life to serving his country, retiring from the United States Air Force. Professional Life After his military service, Richard continued to serve the Lubbock community in various capacities. He worked as an ROTC instructor at Coronado High School, provided security at Texas Tech University, served as Captain of the Lubbock Airport Police, and worked as a security guard at Plains National Bank. Family Richard was married to Wanda (Sonafrank) Bruns until her passing in 2002. He was blessed to find love again and married Margot Tidwell in 2006, who survived him. He was the father of Past Master Michael Bruns (who served as Worshipful Master of Lubbock Lodge in 1991 during the paying off of the first building). He is also survived by his daughter Lorelei, stepchildren, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. II. Masonic Journey Degree Work Initiated (EA): September 11, 1956 — Horace W. Tyler Lodge No. 290 Passed (FC): November 20, 1956 — Horace W. Tyler Lodge No. 290 Raised (MM): April 16, 1957 — Horace W. Tyler Lodge No. 290 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Affiliated March 12, 1971; Endowed Member (Dec 23, 1991). Tahoka Lodge No. 1041: Plural Member (July 7, 2009). Crosbyton Lodge No. 1020: Plural Member (Oct 15, 2007). Eastern Star: Worthy Patron of Freedom Chapter No. 898. III. Service Record & Offices Held Brother Bruns was a lifelong servant of the Craft. After leading Lubbock Lodge in the mid-1970s and serving as its Secretary for four years, he returned to the East nearly 40 years later to lead both Tahoka and Crosbyton Lodges in his 80s and 90s. Lodge Leadership Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Worshipful Master: 1974–1975 Secretary: 1988–1992 (4 terms) Senior Warden: 1973–1974 Junior Warden: 1972–1973 Senior Deacon: 1971–1972 Tiler: 1975–1976 Marshal/MC: Served various terms between 1999 and 2007. Crosbyton Lodge No. 1020: Worshipful Master: 2012–2013 Senior Warden: 2011–2012 Junior Warden: 2010–2011 Tahoka Lodge No. 1041: Worshipful Master: 2011–2012 Esoteric Certifications L.I.F.E. Program: Completed Introduction, Operations, and Administration requirements in June 2010. IV. In Memoriam Brother Richard H. Bruns laid down his working tools on August 8, 2018, at the age of 95. Services: Funeral services were held on August 14, 2018, at Resthaven’s Abbey Chapel. Interment: Resthaven Memorial Park, Lubbock, Texas. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations were requested for Lubbock Masonic Lodge No. 1392, a testament to his enduring love for the Lodge.