Wayne Russel Clouser

ELIZABETHVILLE Wayne Russel Clouser, 74, passed away Monday, January 26, 2009, at home. He was born March 21, 1934, in Lykens, the son of the late Russel H. and Ethel D. (Keiser) Clouser. Wayne graduated from the Lykens High School in 1952. He worked for a power company before joining the Air Force in Panama. One of his duties as an Air Force M.P. was guarding the plane of the President of the U.S.A. He attended Millersville University and graduated with a B.S. in History and Biology. After teaching in the Lancaster City School District for a few years, he moved home to teach at the Lykens High School, and later, the U.D.A. Middle School, where he taught 7th grade World Cultures and later 8th grade Science. He retired from teaching in 1993 but continued coaching football at U.D.A. as the defensive coordinator. He was dedicated to his students both on and off the football field. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Susan K. (Dunnick) Clouser; two sons, Nathan and Jonathan; daughter, Emily of Coconut Creek, Fla.; a sister, Claire C. Ross of Lemoyne; three nephews; and six nieces. Wayne was preceded in death by his brother, Glenn C. Clouser. Memorial services will be held in the auditorium at the Upper Dauphin High School on Saturday, February 28, 2009, at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Osenbach officiating. Contributions may be made to the Wayne R. Clouser Scholarship Fund, c/o Susquehanna Banks, Elizabethville Branch, Elizabethville, PA 17023. To sign the online guest book, go to www.hbfuneralhomes.com