Richard David Clausing

Richard David "Hooker" Clausing of Danbury passed away at Laurel Ridge Health Care Center in Ridgefield on October 5, 2010 after a lengthy illness. He was born May 23, 1933 in Danbury, a son of George T. and Eleanor (Banks) Clausing. He married the love of his life, Kayanne Wilbur on August 20, 1995. Dick grew up in Bethel and graduated from Bethel High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 55 and then started as a tool and die maker at Dictaphone. He then went to work in banking and after a long career, retired from his position as an auditor for First County Bank of Stamford. Dick happily served God and humanity. He was a past member of the Danbury Exchange Club, heading up the Youth of the Month board for many years. He also served as Little League treasurer and was honored an award for his outstanding service. Dick was an active member of the Bethel Lions Club and was honored by them as a Knight of the Blind. He also served on the Danbury Salvation Army Advisory Board and the Van Tassel Committee at the Guiding Eyes for the Blind. Dick was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church. He had many interests, tennis, gardening, woodworking and reading. Dick was an avid NASCAR fan and U-Conn basketball. Above all, he loved his wife Kayanne and their family. He was Daddy to Brenda Sturges of Deltona, Fla., Barbara Ellis (husband Louis) of Deltona, Fla., and Maura Mattia (husband, Michael) of Danbury. Beloved Pop had four grandchildren, Crystle Johnson (fianc�e Garry Hayes) of Farmville, N.C., Tyler Haber, Heather Mattia and Amber Mattia of Danbury. Dick also had many nieces and nephews, along with many long-time close friends. He is also survived by his brother, Lloyd B. Clausing of Long Beach, N.C. and was pre-deceased by his brother, George W. Clausing and sister, Margaret Clausing Leach. To honor his last wishes, his body has been donated to Yale-New Haven for research. A memorial service will be held at St. Peter's at the convenience of the family. To continue supporting his philanthropic interest, in lieu of flowers please donate to St. Peter's Church of Danbury; the Danbury Salvation Army; or Guiding Eyes for the Blind in Yorktown Heights, NY.