Famous Elks


Franklin Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, Gene Autry, Knute Rockne. What do these great American have in common? They were all members of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, the "Best People on Earth." If you know a famous Elk who's not yet included in our database, please let us know!

Photograph of Petros Papadakis
Petros Papadakis
San Pedro, CA Lodge No. 966
Entertainment
Photograph of Emmet Kelley
Emmet Kelley
Peru, IN Lodge No. 365
Entertainment
Photograph of Frank
Frank "Spec" Shea
Naugatuck, CT Lodge No. 967
Sports
Photograph of Rich Hall
Rich Hall
Livingston, MT Lodge No. 246
Entertainment
Photograph of George Earl Koonce, Jr.
George Earl Koonce, Jr.
Fond du Lac, WI Lodge No. 57
Sports
Photograph of Tim Cahill
Tim Cahill
Livingston, MT Lodge No. 246
Other
Photograph of Thomas E. Petri
Thomas E. Petri
Fond du Lac, WI Lodge No. 57
Congress
Photograph of Robert “Bob” Evans
Robert “Bob” Evans
Gallipolis, OH Lodge No. 107
Business
Photograph of Wilbur Clarence Daniel
Wilbur Clarence Daniel
Danville, VA Lodge No. 227
Congress
Photograph of James A Farley
James A Farley
Haverstraw, NY Lodge No. 877
Politician