Service Details
A private interment will be held on October 1, 2024.
Kenneth Clausen died peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, August 25 at the age of 96 1/2. He was born on February 13, 1928 to the late Christ and Amelia (nee: Anderson) Clausen. He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Debra S. Truckey, Patti (Russell) Barr, son, Scott (Andi) Clausen and daughter, Sue E. (Thomas) Kohler; grandchildren Nicholas Truckey, Christopher Clausen, Megan Cooper and Alex Simson (Laura); great grandchildren, Isabelle Truckey, Maxwell and Apple Cooper, Harper and Arden Simson.
Survivors also include nephews, Randy (Connie) and Kelly Clausen, Sandy (Rod) Duffek, Robert (Janice) Meekma, Lynn (Frank) Romano and James Arndt. He will also be deeply missed by his lifelong friend Bill Johnson and his children Jeff, Randy, Lynn and Karen.
A December graduate of Washington Park High School, he enrolled in the Navy after his 18th birthday in 1946. While in the Navy, he toured much of the world and taught himself how to play the harmonica. When he got out of the Navy, he and several buddies bought a 65 foot sailboat called the Idler. He sailed across Lake Michigan and met the love of his life in Saginaw Michigan. Donita J. Yost and Ken were married on August 23, 1952. He began his journeyman for carpentry under the leadership of Otto Andersen. He spent the rest of his life as a carpenter contractor, often saying he never felt he worked a day in his life. He retired from Korndorfer Construction in 1992. An outstanding bowler, he was inducted into Racine’s Bowling Hall of Fame in 1997. Many will remember him most for fishing for anything, on Lake Michigan for perch, inland lakes for blue gills, crappies, perch, walleyes or northern pike.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Doni; brothers, Raymond and Gilbert, and sister, Sally; his brother-in-law and business partner, Robert Meekma and nephew Danny Clausen.
Nancy Harmann says
Deb, and the Clausen family, sorry to hear of the passing of your father, you and fam are in my thoughts and prayers🙏
Nancy Harmann says
Deb and Clausen family my, condolences with the passing of your dad you are in my thoughts and prayers 🙏
Sandi (Sweeti) Cape says
Patti, Russ and Family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Heck says
Debi, today I’m remembering how both your parents accepted all your friends into their home and treated us like family. Your dad had a way with young folk. He was so funny, nice, and giving. You will always be his first born, and he will always be your daddy. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Cathy Campbell says
Debi and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rick Gillis says
My condolences to Debbie,Pattie,Scott,and Susie, your dad and your mon were always so nice to all of us who used to call Grove ave home. Your father and you mom were the best,again,sorry for your loss
Joe and Mary Ann Cuccio says
Nick and Debbie, so sorry to hear of the passing of your father and grandfather. Please accept or condolences.
Caroline Dennis says
I spent over 4 years with Ken and his family, as his caregiver. Made a lifelong friendship with him and family. I will miss him a great deal we were 2 peas in a pod! He’s at peace with his wife Donita now.