Herman W. Clauser

Herman W. Clauser, Sr., 83, of Wayne Township, passed away Monday, October 9th, at home. 

Born in Wayne Township on August 30, 1940, he was a son of the late Paul & Luella (Schaller) Clauser.

He was married to his wife of 61 years, Nancy M. (Hughes) Clauser.

Herman was a 1958 graduate of Blue Mountain High School.

He was a member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ Summer Hill, Auburn, and attended Faith Worship Center, Orwigsburg.

Herman was self-employed as the owner/operator of the former Pink House and Bridge's Restaurant & Market. He had also worked as an insole cutter at Walk In Shoe Co. 

He was a member of the F&AM Schuylkill Lodge #138, Blue Lodge, and Thursday Men's Golf Group. Herman was a 25 Year Member of Friedensburg Fire Company.

He was drummer in 3 bands: Gems, Fanthem, & Hot Peppers. 

In addition to his wife, he is also survived by three grandchildren: Diona Sterner & husband, Wade, Friedensburg, Nick Adams, Orwigsburg, & Justin Clauser & wife, Kelly, Cressona, four great-grandchildren: Ella, Kiyah, Jett, & Maci, two sisters: Fern Krause, of Hazleton; & Elaine Krause, of Harrisburg; and a brother, Richard L. Clauser, of Wayne Township, and nieces & nephews.

In addition to his parents, Herman is also preceded in death by his son, Herman W. Clauser, Jr., daughter, Sheri M. Clauser Adams, sister, Jeanette Krammes, & brother, Paul Clauser, Jr.

A Celebration of Life Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 13th at Faith Worship Center, Orwigsburg, with Pastor Doug Cresswell officiating. A viewing will be held at the church from 10 AM until the time of service.

Interment will follow at Summer Hill Cemetery, Auburn.

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