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Richard Clausen Obituary

Richard Louis Clausen

March 9, 2014

Richard Louis Clausen, 83, of Fort Myers, Florida passed away on March 9, 2014 at Health Park Medical Center. He was born in New York City, NY to the late Andrew and Margaret (Zwart) Clausen. Richard had been a resident of Fort Myers since 1977, having come from his previous home in Adirondacks, New York. He was very well known in the construction industry, having supervised building projects in both New York and around Fort Myers. He supervised the construction of the Faith Assembly of God Church, where he was also a member.

Richard will be dearly missed by his loving wife, Violet Clausen; daughter, Donna (Eric) Mindrebo; daughter, Dale (Clark) Hults; daughter, Debra (the late James) Kridle; and son, Richard D. (Melinda) Clausen; as well as brothers, Andrew Clausen and Robert Clausen; 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held at the Faith Assembly of God Church on Saturday, March 15, 2014 from 10AM until 11AM. The funeral service will begin in the church at 11AM. Private Interment will take place at Fort Myers Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Teen Challenge ELC @ 267 Leadership Lane, Jesup, GA 31545 or Young Life @ 5264 Clayton Ct. Ste 5, Fort Myers, FL 33907

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Published by The News-Press from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2014.

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Ricky M. Wylie

March 15, 2014

Dick Clausen was a Godly Christian man, whom I worked for in the Construction trade, while living in Fort Myers, FL. Im sorry for your loss, but heaven has gained a precious man of God.... and we shall all see him, again. PRAYING for you all. , and Love you all... Clausen Family you are and have been always like family to me, May God Bless each of you and give you added strength, help and comfort during this time of your lives.

Michael Sheeley

March 13, 2014

Dick, you will be missed by all who had the pleasure of working with you and thank you for all the the training you provided to me as a young architect. Our thoughts are with your wife and family and may peace be with you and your family.

Doug Manning

March 12, 2014

So very sorry for your loss. Dick was one of the best contractors we ever laid block for. God bless.

Gene Cirillo

March 12, 2014

Dick was always kind to me and a wonderful Christian man!

Guy and Joyce Gold

March 12, 2014

Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.

Rose and Bob Harmer

March 11, 2014

We will always remember your loved one and pray God will be especially close in this difficult time.

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