William W. Koons, "Father of Minnesota Elks,” Dies

Elks throughout the State of Minnesota, and his many friends everywhere, deeply mourn the passing of William W. Koons, Treasurer of the Minnesota State Elks Association at his home in St. Cloud. Mr. Koons was known as "the father of Minnesota Elks," for it was largely due to his enthusiasm and efforts that the State Association there was organized over twenty-one years ago. Mr. Koons was its first president, and continued to be a loyal worker in its behalf from that time on. never failing to be present at its annual meetings. Mr. Koons was a member of St. Cloud, Minn., Lodge No. 516 and was born at Marion, Ohio, where he has been buried. His death is a real loss, not only to the Elks of Minnesota, but to the Order at large.

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