Erwin Stickley

I have structured this biography to acknowledge his confirmed history in Colorado and Ohio while highlighting his rediscovered service in Lubbock during his career with the Federal Bureau of Prisons—which likely explains his transfers between states. Past Master Biography: Erwin C. Stickley (1932 – 2017) Past Master: Lubbock Lodge No. 1392 Year Served: 1989–1990 The \"Recovered\" Past Master I. Life & Career Early Life & Education Erwin Carl Stickley was born on April 23, 1932, in Bennington, Kansas, to Malcolm \"Bud\" and Hilda Stickley. He grew up in Colorado, where he developed a lifelong passion for the mountains, gardening, and outdoor sports. Following his military service, he earned a bachelor\'s degree from the University of Denver. Military Service Erwin joined the United States Navy in 1950 and honorably served his country during the Korean War. Professional Life Brother Stickley dedicated his career to public safety and corrections. He concluded his professional life as a Corrections Officer with the Federal Bureau of Prisons. It is this federal service that likely brought him to Lubbock in the late 1980s before he eventually retired to Ohio. Family He was a devoted family man, survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret Stickley, his daughter Karla Strong, his brother Alan, and his beloved granddaughter Katya. II. Masonic Journey A History Recovered For many years, Brother Stickley’s time in Texas was a missing chapter in the archives. While no digital record exists in the Grand Lodge of Texas today, historical research has successfully reconnected him to Lubbock Lodge No. 1392. His Masonic journey spans three states, reflecting his life\'s travels. Degree Work (Colorado Jurisdiction) Initiated (EA): December 12, 1971 — Westminster Lodge No. 176 (Westminster, CO) Passed (FC): February 15, 1972 — Westminster Lodge No. 176 Raised (MM): March 18, 1972 — Westminster Lodge No. 176 Memberships & Affiliations Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Served as Worshipful Master during his residency in West Texas. Xenia Lodge No. 49 (Ohio): Affiliated December 7, 2011; remained an active member until his passing. Silver State Lodge No. 95 (Colorado): Affiliated April 13, 1996. III. Service Record & Offices Held While the specific details of his subordinate offices in Lubbock were lost during the digitization era, his service as Worshipful Master is now reclaimed as part of the Lodge’s oral and written history. He led the Lodge at the close of the 1980s. Lodge Leadership Lubbock Lodge No. 1392: Worshipful Master: 1989–1990 Awards: 40-Year Service Pin: Presented on April 12, 2014, by Xenia Lodge No. 49 in Ohio. IV. In Memoriam Brother Erwin C. Stickley laid down his working tools on September 30, 2017, in Beavercreek, Ohio, at the age of 85. Services: Memorial services were held at the Newcomer - Beavercreek Chapel. Legacy: A veteran, a federal officer, and a Mason who traveled East, West, and South, his memory is finally restored to its rightful place among the Past Masters of Lubbock Lodge. https://www.newcomerdayton.com/obituaries/erwin-stickley