Service Details
Funeral services for John will be held Friday May 28, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. at the Draeger- Langendorf Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. A memorial visitation for John will be held on Friday, May 28, from 4:00 P. M. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Memorial Suggestions
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association 300 S. Riverside Plaza STE 1200, Chicago, IL 60606; the American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116; and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin 1624 Yout Street, Racine, WI 53404.
John “Butch” O. Clausen, age 74 of Racine, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021.
John was born on December 5, 1946 in Racine. He was the son of Charles and Beulah (nee: Krogh) Clausen. He was a 1965 graduate of William Horlick High School and proudly served in the United States Army from 1966 until his honorable discharge in 1968.
On April 12, 1969 John was united in marriage to Susan M. Pfeilstifter at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Racine.
He was employed with Jacobsen Manufacturing Company for 35 years.
John enjoyed fishing, reading, cooking for his family and taking long drives. Most importantly, he cherished the time spent with his family, especially his granddaughters.
John is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Susan; his daughters Cheryl (David) Smith, Kim (Michael) Bockeloh; his granddaughters Alyssa and Kaitlynn Smith; his brothers Howard (Linda) Clausen and Jerry (Marcy) Clausen; his sister Kathy Seymour; and his loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brothers Ronald, Charles, and LeRoy Clausen; and his sisters Sharon Clausen and Carol Herman.
Funeral services for John will be held Friday May 28, 2021 at 6:30 P.M. at the Draeger- Langendorf Funeral Home. Private inurnment will take place in Holy Cross Cemetery. A memorial visitation for John will be held on Friday, May 28, from 4:00 P. M. until the time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association 300 S. Riverside Plaza STE 1200, Chicago, IL 60606; the American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116; and Veterans Outreach of Wisconsin 1624 Yout Street, Racine, WI 53404.
John’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Carlynn Crevier, Dr. Michael Pap and staff for the care shown to him.
Gordon Bradshaw says
John and I were locker mates at Horlick High School and I hadn’t seen John since graduation day in 1965. Many times I have wondered what happened to John, whether he had moved out of town or if he was still living in Racine and I just had not run into him. John and I were good friends in high school . He was a kind, gentle sole and we got along just great. I always enjoyed his friendship. He signed my 1965 yearbook as follows: ” Gord. To a great locker partner and a great (underlined) friend who I have had a lot of fun with this year. Good luck Gord at what ever you do. John Clausen. ” I will never forget him. He was special. My very best friends and family called me Gord.
Anonymous says
Our deepest sympathy to you Sue and girls in the loss of John. You have our love in this time of great sorrow. We hope to visit when in Racine next. Love to you all! Dave and Judy Keiner
Kayla (Clausen) Thompson & Family says
We were so sorry to hear of Uncle “Butch”s passing. I know grandpa Jerry was glad to spend some time with him on his last visit. We always enjoyed visiting and especially enjoyed seeing everyone after years at Kim’s wedding. He was loved by many and will be missed. Our deepest sympathy to Aunt Sue and the rest of the family.