"My sympathy to Paul's family! I still have this beautiful wood birdhouse stand he made for me in the early 80's. He made 3 of them for our family! Very talented man! "
In loving memory of
Paul George Clausen
October 28, 1932 - June 23, 2023
Paul George Clausen, age 90, of Gretna, Nebraska, died June 23, 2023, at Brookestone Meadows in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Paul was born on October 28, 1932, on a farm near Charter Oak, Iowa, to Vernon and Augusta (Fogle) Clausen.
Paul was baptized on November 20, 1932, at St. John Lutheran Church by Rev. A. Amstein; and confirmed on April 14, 1946, by Rev. Walter P. Schroeder at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak, Iowa. He received his elementary education in rural and parochial schools and attended Charter Oak High School, graduating with the class of 1950.
Following high school, Paul enlisted in the Navy and served from 1951 to 1956. After boot camp in San Diego, California, he joined the Naval Construction Battalion. Paul served his country in many locations abroad (Marshall Islands, Japan, Philippines, and Alaska's Aleutian Islands).
On May 29, 1954, Paul was united in marriage to Darlene Schultz at St. John Lutheran Church in Charter Oak. They were blessed with the birth of three children.
Following Paul's military service, he went to barber college and was a barber for 41 years in Denison, Iowa. Paul enjoyed woodworking until 2017 when he moved to Gretna, Nebraska. Several of his many woodworking accomplishments were building the covered bridge in Charter Oak's Arboretum in 1992 and the communion rail in St. John Lutheran Church.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife Darlene in May 2018, his parents, sister Vernette Bielfeldt, brother-in-law Emil Bielfeldt, brother-in-law Donald Schultz, and sister-in-law Helen Schultz. Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Dawn Larson and husband Mark of Lee's Summit, MO; son Rodney Clausen and fiancée Shirley Kaylor of LaGrange, MO; and daughter Denise Ewing and husband Randy of Elkhorn, NE; grandson Matthew Larson and wife Jami of Gladstone, MO; granddaughter Sara Frank and husband Robert of Omaha, NE; great grandchildren Sidney, Henry, Allison, Katelyn, Josiah, Jeremiah, Bella, Emmerly, Colin and Zeeva; nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.
Visitation and memorial service will be held on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church, 104 Birch Street, Charter Oak, Iowa 51439. The visitation will be at 10:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary, followed by the memorial service at 11:00 a.m. Inurnment with military honors will be in St. Paul Cemetery in Charter Oak.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11204 South 204th Street, Gretna, Nebraska 68028.
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"So sorry to hear this sad news. Paul was such a great guy. My deepest sympathy. Judy Jepsen"
"?"your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.? ? Matthew 6:10. Dearest Dawn, Rod, Denise, and families. I am sending heartfelt prayers and sympathy! Your dad and mom were amazingly wonderful, kind, generous, loving, and full of fun, laughter, and hope. They were so talented and generously shared their gifts with the community. What gems! "
"So sorry to see of your dad?s passing. Thoughts and prayers. "
"Dear Dawn, Rod, Denise and families, we are saddened to hear about your dad?s passing. We have some wonderful memories of he and your mom over the years. They were such great people and you were all blessed to call them your parents. Please know you have our deepest sympathy , hugs and prayers . May God Bless all of you always. Jim & Nancy Jurgens "
"My deepest sympathy and prayers for the Clausen family. May God hold you all in His hand and comfort you with His peace. "
"God?s comfort to Dawn - Rod - Denise and family our favorite neighbors and so many good memories with Paul and Darlene - may you rest in the truth of your Savior?s ?? promise Paul ? "
"My dear Uncle Paul?there are SO many memories?.the summers at the lake, countless games of cards (with many of the decks going to the fireplace when they weren?t playing ?right?), so many beautiful wooden projects to cherish & Uncle Paul in his wood shop, always a beautiful yard and garden, the barber shop, the home remodel when we moved to town?.Uncle Paul indeed leaves a legacy of memories to cherish along with a beautiful family to celebrate his life. He had a passion for God, for his family, his community & his country; he served them all well. We shall miss this great man?they don?t make them like that very often anymore! Our condolences to the family: we love you all?? Jeanine & Tom Brocious"