John J. Hafer (1932–2019) represented District 1 in the Maryland Senate, which covers Garrett, Allegany, and Washington Counties.
Hafer attended Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and received his B.S.
He was also a member of Mason Lodge, Scottish Rite 32nd degree, Tall Cedar of Lebanon, Past Potentate, Ali Ghan Shrine Temple, and is a Past Grand Tall Cedar.
He is also a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, Farrady American Legion Post, Cumberland B.P.O.
Past chair, Salvation Army and the American Cancer Crusade.