Submitted by: Dan Rich

James Robert Clauser

Feb. 24, 1929 - May 7, 2008

South Bend Tribune 5/9/2008
SOUTH BEND - James Robert Clauser, 79, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 7, at the Healthwin Specialized Care Center, South Bend, after an extended illness. He was born on February 24, 1929, in Spencerville, Indiana to the late Eva (Watt) and Warren Clauser. Mr. Clauser was also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Baker.

On February 26, 1950, in South Bend, he married Jeanne Fettel who survives. Mr. Clauser is also survived by two sons, Gary (Rebeca) Clauser of Monroe, VA, and Brian (Sandy) Clauser of South Bend; nine grandchildren, Gary (Heather) Vargo, Philip, Kindra, Sarah, Laura, and Nicholas Clauser, Ashlie Aiken, Arielle and Gabrielle Clauser; two great-grandchildren, Cade Vargo and Amber Clauser of South Bend; a sister, Carolyn (Larry) Liechty of Berne, Indiana; three brothers, Warren (Naomi) Clauser of South Bend, Richard Clauser of South Bend and Robert (Ginny) Clauser of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; a brother-in-law, Jerry Baker of Ft. Wayne; and a brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Bonnie Whiteford of Granger, Indiana. When Mr. Clauser was 18 years old he became a postal carrier for the U.S. Post Office where he worked until retiring at age 55. He also was a carrier for the South Bend Tribune for 16 years. Mr. Clauser was a 1947 graduate of the former Washington Clay High School and had served in the United States Marine Corps. Mr. Clauser was a true family man who loved and cherished his grandchildren. He also had a special place in his heart for his caregivers at Healthwin Specialized Care Center, whom he loved and was grateful for. James Robert Clauser will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral Services for Mr. Clauser will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 12, in Trinity Evangelical Free Church, 61770 Miami Road, South Bend. Rev. Steve Meck will conduct the services. Friends may call from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, May 11, in the Welsheimer Family Funeral Home North, 17033 Cleveland Road, South Bend, and one hour prior to the services on Monday at the church. Burial will be at a later date in the Porter Rea Cemetery located on the grounds of Potato Creek State Park. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Healthwin Specialized Care Center, 20531 Darden Road, South Bend, Indiana 46637.