Erwin John Claussen, 79, of Cedar Grove, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020, at his home.
Erwin was born on March 6, 1941, in the Town of Wilson, son of Arthur and Dena (TenPas) Claussen. He
attended Cedar Grove Schools. On June 3, 1961, he married Shirley Ann Winkelhorst at Gibbsville
Reformed Church. Erwin was an Electric Melt Furnace Operator with Willman Industries in Cedar Grove
from 1961 to 2004 and worked at Ongna Wood Products in Sheboygan Falls from 2004 until his
retirement in 2016.
Erwin was a member of First Reformed Church in Cedar Grove. He was also a member of Local 261 and
served as Cedar Grove Village President for 14 years. Erwin was active with Holland Festival from 1965
to 2006.Erwin enjoyed the Green Bay Packers, Milwaukee Brewers and local sports teams.
Erwin is survived by his wife of 59 years, Shirley; his three daughters, Dawn Claussen of Cedar Grove,
Lisa Claussen of Grafton, and Tanya (Dr. Jeffrey) Garside of San Jose, CA; three grandchildren, Jean-Luc
James, Amanda Laurel (fiancé Mark Nelson), and Kathryn Ann Garside; two sisters, Caroline Staaben of
Sheboygan and Mary Ann (Darrell) Anderson of Plymouth; three sisters-in-law, Diane Claussen of
Sheboygan Falls, Edith TenDolle, and Harriet Rauwerdink of Oostburg; one brother-in-law, Gary
(Julianne) Winkelhorst of Port Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Erwin was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Robert, James, and David Claussen, one
sister, Jane Claussen, stepfather, Donald DeBlaey; a sister-in-law, LaVerne (Donald) Voesch; and three
brothers-in-law, Michael Staaben, Carl TenDolle, and Ronald Rauwerdink.
A celebration of his life will take place in spring and will be announced at that time. Burial will take place
at the Cedar Grove Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in Erwin’s name for the Sharon S. Richardson
Community Hospice, Oostburg Ambulance and Cedar Grove First Responders.
For online condolences and additional information please visit www.wenigfh.com
The staff of Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is assisting Erwin’s family with
arrangements.
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