It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Illustrious Brother William D. Patterson, 33° GC Past Grand Master of Japan on March 10th. Prayers for Ill Brother Patterson and his family. More information will be released as it becomes available.
William D. Patterson, 33° GC PGM
(Aug 29, 1945 - Mar 10, 2025)
Member, Old Mission Lodge #153, Prairie Village, Kansas
Member, Tokyo Masonic Lodge #2, Tokyo, Japan
1996 - Grand Master of Japan
1974 - 32° Consistory of Western MO, Kansas City
Life Member, Valley of Kansas City
1995 - Knight Commander of the Court of Honor
1997 - Coroneted 33° Inspector General Honorary
2015 - Grand Cross of the Court of Honour
Member, Ararat Shrine
Occupation: Professor of Linguistics (retired)
University of Kansas; Nihon University College of Humanities and Science, Japan (retired).
Alumnus: University of Kansas
