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Richard Clousing Obituary

RICHARD ALLAN CLOUSING MUNSTER, IN Richard Allan Clousing, age 68, passed away Monday, July 25, 2011. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Elly; two daughters: Dawn Elizabeth and Amy Christine; older children with Nancy Towne: Richard P. (Tammy) Clousing, Pamela (Brian) Dooley, and Michelle (Rich) Strauss; grandchildren: Kristin, R.J., Ashley, Jennifer, Jordyn, Dori, Maddison, Richie and Brian; great grandchildren: Devin and Nala; one brother, Lou (Carol) Clousing; two sisters: Anna Mae Krygsheld and Addie Leo. Preceded in death by his father in law, Peter J. Wories; stepson Steven W. Neeley. Richard was retired from construction. He worked for Strack & Van Til for the last two years. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 30, 2011 at 12:00 noon at New Hope Church, 3642 Lake St., Lansing, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of the Calumet Area, 600 Superior Ave., Munster, IN 46321.

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Published by The Times on Jul. 28, 2011.

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July 30, 2011

We did not know you very well, but I know you were a good husband and father. You chose to marry a wonderful lady, Elly. And you raised two beautiful and wonderful daughters. I know they will all miss you terribly. God bless and keep you. Our love and sympathy goes out to your family. Glenda and Tom Martin, Fl.

July 29, 2011

A final farewell to a wonderful brother-in-law who went to great lengths to care for my sister and their family. We love you, brother! Pete and Jean

Dori Clousing

July 29, 2011

May you rest peacefully in heaven grandfather. Love, Dori & Maddison

Dori Clousing

July 29, 2011

May you rest in peace up in heaven grandfather. Love, Dori and Maddison.

Jill and Scott

July 28, 2011

We will never forget you, Rooster!! You were one of a kind and miss you terribly!! May you be at peace!!

Dawn Vargo-Wasek

July 28, 2011

Please accept our deepest sympathies. May he rest in peace.

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