Paul Glenn Clauss

1929 - 2016

Paul Glenn Clauss, 87, Wolcott, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 2016, at Creasy Springs of Lafayette.
He was born May 4, 1929, in Benton County, to the late Alva and Emma (Eisenmann) Clauss. He played basketball and was salutatorian at Gilboa High School graduating in 1946.
Mr. Clauss was a veteran of the United States Coast Guard.
His marriage was to Wilma Conder on Nov. 7, 1953, in Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church of Wolcott; she survives. The couple met in 4-H and were married 63 years.
He was a member of the Apostolic Christian Church and was a proud 50 year member of the Wolcott American Legion. He also served on the Tri-County School Board for four years. Mr. Clauss was a founding committee member of the Wolcott Summer Festival.
Mr. Clauss retired as owner/operator of Sandridge Machinery Sales selling used farm equipment in Wolcott. Prior to that, he worked for Smart's John Deere of Wolcott, Trojan Seed Sales and for Ralston Purina for 18 years. Paul was an auctioneer of 50 years.
During retirement he enjoyed refinishing furniture, playing cards, gardening, traveling and was involved in community activities including the White County Food Pantry for over 17 years.
Surviving with his wife are their children, Cyndy Clauss (Neal Houze), West Lafayette, Lynn (Dan) Hunt, Idaville, Karen (Bradley) Hood, Battle Ground, Jon (Shelley) Clauss, Fort Worth, Texas and Kevin Clauss (D. Max Maccheyne), Montour Falls, N.Y. Paul loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren, Richard, Laura, Carrie, Jill, Karley, Annalyse, Braden, Kara, Naomi-Susan, Caitlin, Jeremy and Colin and his great-grandchildren, Kennedy, Evan, Taylor, Riley, Jack, Rachel, Caleb, Jacob, Lucus, Netanel and Hila.
Preceding him in death with his parents are two brothers, Robert and Marvin Clauss.
Friends may call from 2 - 6 p.m. Sunday at Foster-Clapper Funeral Home of Wolcott. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Remington Apostolic Christian Church (16448 US 231 Remington); with church ministers officiating.
Interment to follow in Meadow Lake Cemetery, Wolcott.
Memorials may be made to the White County Food Pantry.
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