Ronald A. Clausen
Saturday, September 14, 1940
Date of Death:
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Saturday, September 14, 1940
Date of Death:
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Saturday, September 14, 1940
Date of Death:
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Age:
74 years old
Ronald A. Clausen
Ronald Allen Clausen, 74, of Rochester, MN passed away Saturday, November 29, 2014. He was at Hospice of the Valley in Mesa, AZ for 5 days before succumbing to an 11 month hard fought battle with gallbladder cancer.
Ron was born to Elmer and Marie Clausen on September 14, 1940 and grew up on the family farm near Stacyville, Iowa. He attended a one room schoolhouse until 3rd grade and then went on to graduate from St. Ansgar High school where he participated in track and football.
Ron married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Jean Baldner on July 16, 1960, at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Toeterville, Iowa. In their 54 years together they shared so many memorable times which included dancing, playing cards, family vacations, Viking games, visiting casinos, and many trips and happy hours with friends. They spent their summers boating on the Mississippi River and camping in Wabasha MN for 49 years and their winters were as snow birds in Arizona for 14 years.
Ron worked at the Oliver Plant in Charles City, IA until moving to Rochester in 1961. He worked at Gopher Aviation for 10 years until they closed. He then worked at the Woodruff Company for a short time until he went to the Rochester State Hospital as a Purchasing Agent. When the Hospital closed in 1982, he commuted to the Regional State Hospital in Faribault until he retired in 1997. He worked part time at RCTC until 2003. He spent several years coaching and helping with youth football and hockey. Ron was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church, the Legion, the Eagles, and a Life time member of the Elks.
Ron enjoyed fishing, hunting and shooting pool. He kept physically fit doing chin ups and playing football with the grandkids. He didn’t require a lot of sleep and loved to socialize. He was a jack of all trades and could fix anything and was always ready to lend a helping hand.
Ron was a devoted Husband, supportive Dad and awesome “Pops”. He loved spending time with his grandkids taking them tubing on the Mississippi, attending their concerts and sporting events, and sharing stories of growing up on the farm. He will be remembered for his smile, quick wit, and all the lessons he taught us, especially the importance of family through thick and thin.
Ron is survived by: His wife, Audrey; daughter Kristie (Eldon) Anderson of Stewartville, MN, son Bruce (Colleen) of Apple Valley, MN. Five grandchildren; Kaylie and Monika Anderson, Karina, Shelby and Brody Clausen; sister Ann (Dean) Boynton of Anoka, MN and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Myrna and Shirley, and brother Rodney.
Visitation will be at the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home Friday, Dec 5th from 4-7PM. The memorial service will be at 11AM Saturday, Dec 6th in the River Park Chapel, Macken Funeral Home.
Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Ronald A. Clausen has received the following condolences.
Audrey,
So sorry to hear of Rod"s passing, he was a real fun loving guy with plenty of wit to go around. I am pleased that we got to get together for the last time at the fifty year reunion of the class of 1958. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
He was a great guy who will be missed by family and a lot of friends,
Rob and Harriet Irwin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Audrey. Sandy and I were so surprised to read of Ron's passing.
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. Our prayers are with you and your families.
So happy we got to see you in July when we came back to Minnesota.Camp ground will never be the same.We will miss you dearly.
Dear Kristie, Eldon and girls,
So sorry to see that you lost your father/father-in-law/Grandfather. My Dad passed away at the same age and as you know Mom just a month ago. Condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.
Take care,
Rita and family
Dear Audrey and Family,
My heart and thoughts go to you at this time of Ron's passing. Can it be only seven weeks ago that I saw both of you? I do hope that your experience with Ron and Hospice Care is a comfort to you. May your faith sustain you as well as the wonderful opportunities that you and Ron and your family were able to share as Ron begins his eternal journey. May the angels carry his soul to Paradise.
Karen
Audrey & family,
We are so sorry for your loss, Ron will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Our deepest sympathy.
To my dear friend Kristie and family:
I am sad to hear this news, but relieved for you that his pain and suffering are over.
Please know that my heart is with you during your time of grief.
Will miss seeing Ron's smiling face whenever he would stop by to visit. He enjoyed coming to the Lake and was always an up-beat presence whenever we saw him!
Eldon, Kristie and girls,
I want to express my Sincere Sympathy at the passing of your Father and Grandfather. We have been lifting you up in prayer through out the journey you have all been on these last few months. We will continue as you grieve his passing. Remember to keep your memories close to your hearts. What a wonderful man he was from the obituary I read last evening. We will be away for the weekend so please know my arms are wrapped around you in thought and prayer.
Audrey and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We want to let you know we were honored to get acquainted with you in Mesa over the last 7 years. Beryl St party central will not be the same.
Kristie, thank you for your posts to keep us informed, you did a great job. Ron was such a fun positive person and we will always fondly remember the Clausens. Audrey, we hope to see you in Mesa .
Sincerely,
Lew & Connie Flinders
I am SO sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Ron and Audrey when they come into the salon I worked at with Kristie. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Audrey and Family, We are so very sorry for your loss,we so enjoyed visiting with both you Audrey and Ron.We know you will miss him and his fun loving way,Cry because you will miss him but always smile when you remember the fun,kind person he was.Fondly,Donna and Gordie Briggs
I worked with Ron years ago at the State Hospital. You have said it all in his obituary. Ron was a wonderful person a pleasure to know. Although I never knew his family he talked often of you and it was obvious the love he had for each of you. Please accept my condolences and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Carol Owen Larson