A native of Baton Rouge and resident of Gonzales, he passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at the age of 58. He is survived by daughters, Jennifer Compton, of Dallas, TX, Danielle Clausen, of Baton Rouge; brothers, Russell Andrew Clausen Jr., of Mansfield, TX, Chris Clausen, of Baton Rouge; sisters, Kay Clausen, of Baton Rouge, Jo Beth Cox, of Norwood, LA; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thelma Jo Todd and Russell Andrew Clausen Sr. There will be a memorial gathering at Ourso Funeral Home, Gonzales, Saturday, July 14, 2012, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. To offer condolences to the family, please visit www.oursofh.com.