Photo courtesy of Burkhart Funeral Home - Crawfordsville
Jun 2, 1950 - Jul 13, 2015
In the 70's in Crawfordsville, Indiana I met Mike at the Captain's Table. He would have people over for Super Bowl to his apartment. I always liked Mike and thought he was an alright guy. I was shocked and saddened about his survival and loss of friends in the plane crash. I had lost contact with him by then, but it hurt my heart as does learning of his death. RIP Mike.
Jude Powell
January 20, 2016 | Cloverdale, IN
Mike and I graduated the same year from Darlington. I always liked Mike and saw a soft spot he carried in his heart. Life is hard for all of us but Mike had more than his share. He now has peace that passes all understanding and is resting in the arms of Jesus. Mike was an all American guy from a small town in Indiana. I am sorry for your lost.
Diane Smith Craig
July 30, 2015
I was so sorry to learn of Michaels passing. He spoke very highly of his family. So sorry for your loss.
gayle waller
July 29, 2015 | Kalispell, MT
We are so sorry for your loss. We've known Mike for many years and he was a true gentleman. Even with all his life hurdles...Mike made the best of it all. He was a true friend and I'll miss his "once in awhile calls". We will never forget him. Our prayers are with all of his family and friends! GOD BLESS
JEFF & JUDY HALSEY
July 28, 2015 | WHITEFISH, MT
So sorry for your loss, Mike was a wonderful person. I had not seen Mike since he was seven years old, but he was my cousin and goes without saying that I loved him. May he rest in peace with our LORD and SAVIOR.
Sondra Villars Davidson
July 25, 2015 | Malvern, AR
So very sorry to hear about Mike's passing. When I started reading the book about his awful experience on Denali I couldn't put it down. I could just see him doing what he had to do to help the other's on that plane...could see the same face that sat in Study Hall with me in the library. Rest in Peace Mike.
Kaye McCauley Phillips
July 21, 2015 | Murphy, NC
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. He was such a good hearted person. Our prayers are with you.
Teresa & Patrick Buckles
July 20, 2015 | Wingate, IN
I am very sorry to her about Mike. I have so many memories of Mike when we both were in school at Darlington. He was Ted's best friend. They spent so much time together camping along Sugar Creek and just being best friends. The happy thoughts of these wonderful memories, are so vivid in my mind and heart. What a reunion they are having!
May you rest in peace "Hawk".
PS. I loved the book. What a story!
Molly Branstetter Hayes
July 17, 2015 | Muskegon, MI
Uncle Mike was so proud and supportive of all those who served and still serve. He always humbled me when we spoke by telling me how honored he was by mine and Maggie's service. You will be missed!
Bill & Maggie Wethington
July 17, 2015 | Midway, GA
Michael William Clouser of Whitefish, Montana passed away at home. He was 65.Michael was born June 2, 1950 in Crawfordsville to Eugene and Naoma Jean Villars Clouser. He graduated from Darlington High School and then went to Vincennes University, graduating in 1970. He was a diesel mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He relocated to Whitefish, Montana in the 1980s.His survivors include; Phillip (Janice) Clouser of Frankfort, Connie Clouser, sister-in-law, of Rossville, Delores Hicks of Valparaiso, Catherine (Clifford) Foreman of Lewistown, Montana and Martha (Rick ) Carroll of Venice, Florida. He was preceded in death by brother, Paul Clouser and sister, Anna Harness Simmons.At the age of 10, Mike joined the family of his uncle and aunt, Francis and Julia Clouser of rural Darlington. His siblings with that family include; Marj Clouser, sister-in-law of Carmel, Richard (Sandy) Clouser of Darlington, Dennis (Frances) Clouser of Darlington, Mary Clouser of Muncie. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Clouser.Visitation will begin at Noon on Monday, July 20 at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville. Services will begin at 2 PM, led by Father Christopher Shocklee. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery in Darlington.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Darlington Forever for use at the Darlington Community Center, P.O. Box 187, Darlington, IN 47940 or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
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