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Charles O. “Chuck” Clauer, age 86 of Shullsburg, WI, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2010 at the Shullsburg Home in Shullsburg. He was born the son of Clyde F. and Hazel M. (Hutchcroft) Clauer in Pittsville, WI on January 21, 1924. Chuck was united in marriage to Joyce L. Udelhofen on September 1, 1962 at St. Rose of Lima Rectory in Cuba City, WI. He grew up in the Beetown, WI area. In March of 1964 Chuck and Joyce moved to White Oak Springs Township in Lafayette County where he farmed until his retirement. Chuck also worked at Eagle Picher Mine for a number of years.
Chuck is survived by his three daughters: Rosetta (Steve) Kohout, Montfort, WI, Roxanne (Roger) Schwartz and Penny (Dennis) Treanor, both of Shullsburg; six grandchildren: Phillip (Fiancé Kari McGuire) Kohout, Victoria Kohout, Rachel Schwartz, Reid Schwartz, Dylan Clauer, and David Treanor; a great-granddaughter: Hailee Kohout; and his sister: Alice Budd, Cassville, WI. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife: Joyce, March 30, 1998; his brothers: Oscar, Clyde Jr. “Ike”, Lyle, and George Clauer; and two sisters: Ellabelle Grattan, and Ila Schramm.
Chuck was a member of McCann-Richards American Legion Post #105 and VFW Post #10533 both of Shullsburg. He served in the Army in the South Pacific during WWII. Chuck enjoyed playing with his grandchildren, gardening, watching The Price is Right, football, and westerns. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his family and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church (344 North Judgement Street, Shullsburg 53586) with the Rev. Anthony Aakula officiating. Burial will be at St. Matthew’s Cemetery in Shullsburg with military graveside rites to be accorded by McCann-Richards American Legion Post #105 of Shullsburg. A visitation will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2010 from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at O’Flahrity-Erickson Funeral Home (235 N. Judgement St. Shullsburg, WI). Online condolences may be left for the family at www.ericksonfuneralhome.com.
For those who prefer, a memorial fund has been established in Chuck’s name.
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