From the Facebook page of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania:
To honor the recent passing of Past Grand Master Edward O. Weisser, Newtown Lodge #427 F. & A.M., his portrait will be displayed in the Grand Foyer for 30 days. This teacher, small business owner, Philadelphia Mummers String Band Hall of Famer and family man served as Grand Master of The Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, F & AM from 1996-97. Major accomplishments during his term include expanding services offered at Masonic Villages and restoring the National Memorial Arch at Valley Forge National Historical Park. He is greatly missed; we extend our condolences to his family and friends during this time. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Children’s Dyslexia Center, Children’s Scholarship Fund, Reading Chapter, PO Box 6013, Reading, PA 19610 or at www.cdcinc.org; or to the Grand Lodge of Alaska, Edward Weisser Arts and Music Scholarship Fund, 518 E. 14th Ave #6, Anchorage, AK 99501.