James Claussen, born May 19, 1955, passed away March 11, 2012. He is preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Claussen. He is survived by his daughters: Laura Claussen and Sara Claussen; father, Robert L. Claussen; siblings: Diane Claussen, Mark Claussen and wife Diana, Daniel Claussen and wife Diane, and Thomas Claussen; nephews: Michael Pinkerton and wife Judy, Phillip Pinkerton and wife Nicole, and Jeffrey Claussen and wife Jennifer; niece, Courtney Spiwak and husband Andy; great nephews: Brandon Spiwak and Derek Spiwak; great nieces: Brook Spiwak, Amelia Pinkerton, and Ashlyn Pinkerton.