Vern W. "Rusty" Clausen
Vern W. "Rusty" Clausen
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Graveside services will be held 10:30 a.m.. on Thursday, March 3, 2011, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Kathy Graves of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Everyone is invited to join the family for a time of lunch and fellowship at the Willow Run, 2821 Fourth St. S.W., following the committal service.
A gathering of friends and family will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. today, Wednesday, March 2, at Major Erickson Funeral Home, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Rusty Clausen Memorial Fund in care of the family.
Vern was born on July 16, 1927, in Mason City, the son of William and Rose (Fencl) Clausen. He graduated Mason City High School in 1945 before attending Mason City Junior College. He enlisted in the Army in September of 1946 where he earned the Army of Occupation Medal in Japan and the World War II Victory Medal. When he returned, Vern earned a Bachelor Degree in Accounting from Drake University. He was married to Terry Torgeson in 1954 in Sioux Falls, S.D., and to this union came seven children. Vern was a member of the VFW and enjoyed listening to Vikings and Twins games on the radio and watching NASCAR races on TV following retirement. He will always be remembered as being a great carpenter and a great friend to his friends and family at the Willow Run, where everyone knew his name.
Vern is survived by his children, Jodie (Brad) Harrigle of Manitowoc, Wis., Ginger Clausen of Mason City, Brenda Clausen of Hampton, Iowa, Mindy Brunner of Mason City, Denise Diraimo of Williamsburg, Va., Bill (Teresa) Clausen of Mason City, Tracy (Victor) Melhus of Mason City; grandchildren, Spencer and Felicia Clausen, Shawna (Jake) Frank, Aaron Miller, Keela Clausen, Jason "Jay" Clausen, Ryan and Amanda Pobiak; three great-grandchildren, Azek and Ezra Frank, Ava Clausen; former wife, Terry Beavers of Mason City; numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded by his parents; two brothers, Dale and Paul Clausen.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.majorericksonfuneralhome.com
Arrangements: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory, 111 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Mason City, IA 50401. 641-423-0924, www. majorericksonfuneralhome.com.
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Linda (Peterson) Angell
March 4, 2011
Jody, Ginger and families,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I grew up 5 houses from you on East State Street back when we were really young and I knew most of you and I always thought your parents were very nice people. My heart goes out to all of you as I have lost both of my parents and it is so very heartbreaking. I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy,
Linda (Peterson) Angell
March 4, 2011
Jody, Ginger and families, My heart goes out to all of you for the loss of your father. I grew up on East State Street (5 houses from you) and used to play with Jody and Ginger, but I knew some of the rest of you and I always thought your parents were very nice people. I feel so bad for you all as I have lost both of my parents and it's so heartbreaking. I want you to know that I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. With sincere sympathy,
Heather Hartema
March 3, 2011
Ginger, Mindy and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Heather Hartema and Family
Teresa Asche-Tietjens
March 2, 2011
Rusty always loved to watch us girls play pool at the Willow and cheer us on! We will miss his cute smile and his kind words!! Rest in peace Rusty! You will be sadly missed by everyone that knows you! (From the Willow 1 Women's Pool Team in Mason City.)
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March 2, 2011
Dad....if anyone deserves angel wings it would be you!!! Your heart of gold was shown to many many people and am proud to call you "Dad". I Love you for always and thank you for the wonderful family you left behind!!! Love Denise
Lorna Agius
March 2, 2011
So sorry to hear about Vern's passing, I got to know him when I worked at Burke's in Mason City and he was such a good man. He kept insisting on buying diapers for my twins after they were born! He will be sadly missed by many.
March 2, 2011
Tracy and family-
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you all.
Michelle, Jeff, Alex & Ashley Cordle
melissa munson
March 2, 2011
Mindy and Ginger
I am real sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my prayers.
March 1, 2011
I am so sorry to hear about Vern, he was such a nice man. I grew up next door to your family on North President while you guys lived there. I really only knew Mindy and Denise, but know that I feel your entire familys sorrow and pray for you all during this difficult time. Brad Crowell ( Littleton, Colorado )
Nancy Olson
March 1, 2011
Clausen-Sorry for the loss of your Dad. We are thinking of you here at work. If you need anything, please let us know.
Nancy L. Olson
Sharon Nitchals
March 1, 2011
Rest in peace dear Rusty, you always made me smile!
Connie Jennings
March 1, 2011
Steve and I always enjoyed talking to Rusty at the Willow, the little guy will be missed. Thinking of you and your Family, Steve & Connie Jennings
Julie Hugo
March 1, 2011
Rusty, I will never forget you. Every time I saw you, you had a big smile!
February 28, 2011
Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love always, Virgina Monson
Marge Saathoff
February 28, 2011
Rusty, I had not seen you for awhile but you were always one of my favorite people and I am sure you new that. I enjoyed you as a customer at The Bottle Top and have enjoyed you as a friend since. You will be missed by all.
Lynn Scholl
February 28, 2011
So sorry for the loss of your dad. Denise, I remember when he would give us rides to and from work at the Holiday Inn, until you got a car. (you had to use pliers to hold the choke open to start it) memories.........
Rusty, Ginger, Brenda, & Tracy
Jay Clausen
February 27, 2011
Rusty at a family reunion
February 27, 2011
Rusty with his two sisters. Rosemary on the left (your left) and Rita to the right
Jay Clausen
February 27, 2011
Kathleen Scholl
February 27, 2011
Rusty Rusty!!! What a guy first met you at Lee's Lane.You always loved to have a good time there.Had a few beers then headed for the ranch never bother nobody.I bet you are having a beer right now take care and tell your son in law HELLO CAN YA HEAR ME NOW!!!!! from all of us.Mindy did a good job taking care of you made sure you had everything you needed.Everybody needs a daughter like her.Rest in peace my friend.Kathleen & Kim
Jay Clausen
February 27, 2011
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Jay Clausen
February 27, 2011
Grandpa, I am one of the fortunate few people in this world who's last words to their loved one is "I Love You!" and those three words mean everything to me now.
Shawna Frank
February 27, 2011
RIP Grandpa... you will be missed dearly. We love you!
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