CLAUSIUS: Peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, at Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter, on Monday, February 19, 2024, Wayne Donald Clausius, of Grand Bend, age 81. Loved father and father-in-law of Craig and Jacqueline Clausius of Zurich, Marc Clausius and Laura Gerber of Exeter. Cherished grandpa of Kyle, Sheldon, Holly and Leah. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Barbara and Jim Willis of Exeter, Pat O’Rourke of Khiva, Gordon Kiker of Traverse City, Michigan and Kay Wallace of Longview, Texas. Remembered by his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his father Harvey George Clausius, mother Ilene (Gerber) Potthoff, step-mother Mary Clausius, step-father Leroy Potthoff, sister Gwen O’Rourke, brother Joe Kiker. At Wayne’s request, cremation has taken place. A Masonic Service with the Lebanon Forest Lodge No. 133 A.F. & A.M. will be held at the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood, on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at 11 a.m., followed immediately by the Memorial Service. Mr. Bob Heywood Officiant. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Jessica’s House Residential Hospice, Exeter (https://give-can.keela.co/dedicationform) or a charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family. On behalf of Wayne, the Family would like to say Thank You to the wonderful, caring and compassionate Staff at Jessica’s House for their exceptional care of Wayne for the last 4 months and making his remaining time with us a positive experience.
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Bob Fisher
My Condolences on Wayne’s Passing
Christa
I knew Wayne through the CVITP his compassion and good work made a difference for many community members. My deepest condolences, he will be missed.
Carol
To Waynes’Family.
I only got to know Wayne a few years ago at Church, what a caring, happy person Wayne was.
So it is with a saddened heart that I send my condolences to Wayne’s family.
May God’s peace be with each one of you at this time.
Carol Randle
Marg Deichert
Marc & Craig & Families and the Clausius Family,
Sending hugs and prayers on the loss of Wayne.
He did an amazing amount of good work with the income tax program – growing it from a couple of communitites to all of Huron County and into the surrounding areas. His shoes will be difficult to fill in this important work.
Sure glad I had a chance to visit with Wayne at Jessica’s House a few weeks back. We had a great chat.
Take care,
Marg Deichert
Mouse and Dianne Masse
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Wayne. He was a wonderful man. You are all in our prayers
Judy & Kim McKinnon
Please accept our deepest sympathy at this time. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Laura Overholt
Craig, Marc and your families.
My condolence to all with the passing of your father & grandfather.
RIP Wayne
Ashley Walzack
Cathi , Holly and Leah
My deepest sympathies to you all on the loss of your beloved father in law and Grandpa. Thinking of you all.
Ashley
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Sending heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father and grandfather, we admired his strength to have went through what he did, he is at peace and resting among the angels. Hugs
Karen Dickins
My deepest condolences to Wayne’s family. I met Wayne about 6 years ago through the Community Volunteer Tax Program and was enlisted as one of his Volunteers, Wayne was so dedicated to helping the clients who most needed the help and guidance.
Whenever there was a question or problem Wayne knew what to do and did it. To say he left big shoes to be filled is an understatement. As we prepare for this years Tax Season we will struggle without his wisdom and guidance but thank goodness we have information that he shared with us and when I have a question I will think “what would Wayne do”
As the family mourns the loss, please know that we all share in your sorrow. Cherish your wonderful memories.
Thank you Wayne, my mentor, my friend…I will miss you.
Msrk Heimrich
Craig & Jacqueline, Mark & Laura, and all Wayne’s family;
Our sincere condolences in your loss. I have several memories of many good talks with Wayne over the 50 years I’ve known him. Most recently, my Mother and I had a nice visit with him at Jessica’s House. My Mom, Marilyn Heimrich, wishes to pass along her sympathy to you as well. You all remain in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Mark (& Julie) Heimrich & Marilyn Heimrich
Jim Oesch
Craig and Jackie ,Mark and Laura , l am saddened to see pops passed away ,he was a wonderful man .
Jim Oesch
Julie and Marty Becker
Dear Craig, Jacqueline, Kyle, Sheldon, Mark, Laura, Holly and Leah,
We are so sorry for the loss of your dear father and grandfather. Sending our sincere condolences and hugs.
Sally Desjardine
Craig,Jacquline, Mark, Laura and family.
Sending my deepest sympathy. Wayne was a very kind and gentle man, a true gentleman. I got to know Wayne very well through the community volunteer income tax program over the past 6 years. He certainly was a book of knowledge that he shared with all of his team. We wouldn’t be the volunteers we are today without his patience and support. He was always a phone call away and always made time to discuss the problems I would be having. He was also involved in so many worthwhile community organizations and will be truly missed by all who knew him.
Rest in Peace Wayne,
Sally Desjardine
Jerry & Joanne Smith
Craig, Jacquie (Little Buddy) and the entire Clausius family,
Our deepest and sincerest condolences to you all. Keep your cherished memories close and continue to share them. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
God bless
Much love – Smitty (Big Buddy) & JoJo
Jim Seale
I met Wayne late in his life, but I was amazed by the sheer effort that he was able to put into the volunteer tax program, assisting those who needed the help. He would be the first to say that “it was a team effort” and that he “had a great team of volunteers”, because sharing successes is something that effective leaders do. He will be missed, both as a force of nature when it came to ensuring that his clients received the best level of service, but also as a kind and effective colleague.