Elks memorial service

Van Wert Lodge No. 1197, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held its annual memorial service on Sunday, December 5. The service, held each year on the first Sunday in December, is a time for Elks to pause and pay their respects to those members who have passed away during the year. This year the lodge remembered the following members who passed away during the year: Rocky L. McVaigh, Kenneth E. Allmandinger, Donald L. Jones, David L. Zeigler, Edward R. Willingham, Robert B. Ainsworth, John A. Cowan, Gary D. Grossheim, Paul J. Moorman, Thomas B. Alexander, Robert Laipply, Clarence E. Niblick, Timothy A. Rolsten, Roger D. Gerold, Bob J. Galloway, Karla S. Krendl, Gary N. Dunno, Angela R. Staude, Carl R. Beck, T. Charles Brickner and Dale G. Davies. Shown above (left to right) are vocalist Laura Leigh, Pastor Greg Leigh, who delivered the main eulogy ,and Exalter Ruler Shane Mills. Photo submitted