Masonry Magazine April 1987 Page. 25

Words: Peter Baier, Russell Herman
Masonry Magazine April 1987 Page. 25

Masonry Magazine April 1987 Page. 25
Obituaries

Peter S. Baier
Peter S. Baier, 82, MCAA Honorary member, a most devoted member of MCAA and a staunch advocate of the Masonry Industry, died on Monday, March 2nd. Mr. Baier spent many long hours assisting in the conduct of MCAA Annual Conventions and was always ready to pitch in to make the event a success. He held many offices within MCAA and was a member and past president of the Mason Contractors Association of Northwest Indiana. He was past president of the Bricklayers Welfare Fund. He was also a member and past president of the Hobart, Indiana, Lions Club and Lion of the Year 1983-84. In addition he was active in the affairs of St. Bridget Church and the Hobart Izaak Walton League.

Russell F. Herman
Russell F. Herman, charter member of the Mason Contractors Association of Spokane, Washington, died on Sunday, February 22nd. Mr. Herman had served as president of the Spokane chapter for many terms and was currently treasurer of the local promotion fund which he aided in establishing. Mr. Herman was a most respected Mason Contractor, having completed masonry work on many important structures throughout the State of Washington and northern Idaho. He operated Russ Herman Masonry for the past forty years and was often consulted by architects and engineers on matters technical to the masonry industry.

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