Danny Klausing

VAN WERT, Ohio a�" Danny R. Klausing, 66, of Van Wert, died at 6:15 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 2017, at his residence.

He was born April 4, 1951, in Van Wert, to Viola Mae (Campbell) Schaffner and Clarence E. Klausing. His parents are deceased. His father- and stepmother-in-law, Larry and Karen Kreischer, are deceased. His mother- and stepfather-in-law, Mauvette and Ralph Collins, survive in Van Wert.

His wife, Kelly (Kreischer) Klausing, survives of Van Wert.

Other survivors include his children, Frank Loschke of Kansas City, Missouri, Les (Ginger) Klausing of Thomasville, North Carolina, Dusty (Ashley) Klausing of Taylors, South Carolina, Derek (Stephanie) Klausing of Land-O-Lakes, Florida, and Danielle (Bradley) Barker of Antwerp, Ohio; a brother, Robert E. Klausing of Van Wert; brothers-in-law, Trent (Chrissy) Kreischer of Convoy, Ohio, Jared (Mandy) Collins of Van Wert, Scott (Elaine) Collins of Grover Hill, Ohio; a sister, Linda Mitchell of Van Wert; sisters-in-law, Mary (Pat Jutte) Wreede of Venedocia, Ohio, Joy (Jeff) Marshall of Brown County, Indiana, Cathy (John) Donnelly of Van Wert, and grandchildren, Keely Sentell, Emmitt Klausing, Liam Klausing, Noah Klausing, Dakota Klausing, Quentin Klausing, Abel Klausing, Gage Barker, Mallory Barker and Zachary Barker. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and his dogs: Misty and Axel.

He retired as a machine operator from Grief Brothers, Van Wert. He was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. He enjoyed playing with his grandkids, taking care of his swimming pool, his friends, NASCAR, golf and football.

Service will begin at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. Also, immediately following the memorial service at the funeral home there will be a celebration of life gathering at Dan and Kelly's residence.

Visitation is 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, 2017, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorial is Community Health Professionals- Hospice or Goshen Care House.