Carl William Clausen Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Carl William Clausen of Pierre, South Dakota, who passed away at the age of 87, on August 30, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Carl's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Carl A. Clausen and Viola Clausen (Goudy); his sister Lila; his brother-in-law Don VanCleave; and his son-in-law Mark Brotherston.
He is survived by: his wife Gloria Clausen; his children, Lori Brotherston of Alabama, Joetta Schneider (Bill) of Florida, Carl Wade Clausen (Kim) of West Virginia, Bryan Clausen (Tammy) of Texas and Sylvia Blanton of California; and his siblings, Dave Clausen (Lorraine) of Harrold and Alean Thomas (Bill) of Washington. He is also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The military honors was held on Thursday, September 11th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Black Hills National Cemetery (20901 Pleasant Valley Dr, Sturgis, SD 57785).