Grand Exalted Ruler Luhr visits Elks lodge

Petersburg native Michael Luhr has been a part of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks since 1977, when he was initiated into Petersburg Lodge No. 1615. He said that he has lived in Petersburg for 62 years, and has been an Elk for 42. According to a short biography presented at Lodge No. 1595 in Wrangell, he served in a series of roles at local, state, and national levels for many years.

In a July ceremony this year, Luhr was made the first Alaskan to ever serve as the grand exalted ruler of the Elks.

Last Thursday night, Luhr stopped in Wrangell to visit Lodge No. 1595.

"It's an honor,...

 
 

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