He was Raised to Sublime Degree of Master Mason on November 8, 1930, in Competition Lodge No. 432, Competition, MO.  He served as Worshipful Master in 1972 in Swope Park Lodge No. 617.

He became a Royal Arch Mason on November 6, 1956, in William F. Kuhn Chapter No. 139, and served as High Priest in 1965.

He became a Select Master on November 4, 1961, in Shekinah Council No. 24, and served as Illustrious Master in 1972.

He became a Knights Templar on November 17, 1963, in East Gate Commandery No. 70, and served as Eminent Commander in 1973.

He was inducted into Missouri Priory No. 17, Knights of the York Cross of Honour, on April 18, 1974.