Clausen, Dr. Craig, age 80, of Ellendale MN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family November 19. He is survived by his loving wife, Clarice, sons David (Lori) Clausen, Steven (Jean) Clausen, and Christopher (Shelly) Clausen, and grandchildren: Samantha, Dain, Adyn, Benjamin, and Anna. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Oma (Halling) Clausen of Albert Lea.
Craig was born November 12, 1935 in Albert Lea, Minnesota. He graduated from Albert Lea High School in 1954 and was the Minnesota State Individual golf champion that same year and is a member of the Albert Lea High School Athletic Hall of Fame. He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield and graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry. On August 16, 1958 he was united in marriage to Clarice Loken to whom he was married for 57 years. Dr. Clausen had dental practices in Ellendale and Albert Lea for a total of 45 years. He was active in First Lutheran Church of Ellendale, singing in the choir and serving in a variety of offices. He was also an active member in the community. Craig’s hobbies included hunting, snowmobiling, music, theater, golf, and the Minnesota Gopher football team, a season ticket holder since 1960.Services will be held at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale on Tuesday, Nov 24, 2015 at 11 am. Visitation will be on Monday, Nov 23, 2015 from 4 to 7 p.m. and one hour prior to the Tuesday service at First Lutheran Church in Ellendale. Interment will be at Graceland Cemetery in Albert Lea, following the memorial service. In lieu of memorials, please donate to your favorite charity. Online condolences are welcome at www.bayviewfuneral.com.