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William Clausen Obituary

William "Bill" Clausen

William "Bill" Clausen, 84, of Huntington Beach, California, passed away early Tuesday morning, Aug. 23, 2022.

Bill was born Aug. 31, 1937, in Henry County, to Ernest J. Clausen and H. Janet (Miley) Nesbit, who preceded him in death.

Bill was a 1955 graduate of Leipsic High School and Bowling Green State University. He began his teaching career in the Bowling Green school district and finished his career in southern California. He was passionate about sprint car racing, spending over 25 years as a driver, and collecting and trading model trains.

Bill is survived by his sister, Karen Clausen; three children, Debbie (Scott) Herr, Lindy (Tom) Adam, and Greg (Candy) Clausen; and three grandchildren, Luke Chastain, Christa Chastain, and Amaya Clausen.

Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.neptunesociety.com.

A family celebration of life will take place at a later time.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Aug. 30, 2022.

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