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Don Richard Klauser

12/31/1941 - 02/25/2020

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Obituary For Don Richard Klauser

Our beloved, Don Richard Klauser, 78, of Sherman, formerly Granbury, passed away February 25th, 2020. A wise, loving, faith-filled family man. He lived his life humbly, making us laugh with his jokes and caring for the ones he loved wholeheartedly.

The son of Don Lawrence and Wanoma (Phelps) Klauser, he was born on Dec. 31, 1941 in San Antonio, Texas. He attended high school/college at Concordia Lutheran in Austin, where he met his wife of 57 years, Jane (Pedersen) Klauser. He kept her picture (taken from the newspaper) in his wallet even before he met her.

Don was a self-employed businessman. In 1976 he moved to Granbury Texas where he and his wife took ownership of the local Sears Catalog Store. They ran this business until 1993, where they then opened their own store, Hometown Appliance. In 1999, they moved to Sherman, where he owned an auto supply company called, Auto Polish of North Texas. He tapered off his customers until he finally fully retired in 2010. Don was a natural leader. He was a member of the Chamber of Commerce in Granbury. Served on leadership boards within the churches he attended. For 20 years, Don volunteered with the Granbury Fire Department and the Rescue Unit. He was captain of the Rescue Unit for 1 year, where he also received “The Man of the Year” award.

He also raised Longhorn cattle. He loved his longhorns, especially his beloved calf, named Star. We teased him saying he had a bigger picture of Star on his wall in his office, than he did his children.

Don was preceded in death by his parents and his dearest cousin David Gierhart of Boerne, TX

Surviving are his wife of 57 years Jane (Pedersen) Klauser of Sherman; his children, Bob (Robin) Klauser, of Jefferson City, Tennessee, Becky (Dennis) Moore of Sand Lake, Michigan; his grandchildren, Teri, Brandon, Timothy, Kaitlyn and Kristi; great-grandchild Eleanor; brother, Lee Klauser of Greenville; his brothers-in-law, Jim (Sandy) Pedersen of Hawaii, Allen (Jane) Pedersen of Mansfield; many nieces and nephews; and his best amigo Jack (Judy) Thurman of San Antonio.

Services for Don will be held March 2nd at 10am at Grace Lutheran Church, 2411 Woodlake Rd, Denison TX

Interment will follow the service at Friendship Cemetery with a luncheon immediately following at Grace.

Family will greet friends on Sunday, March 1st at Dannel Funeral home, 302 S Walnut St, Sherman TX from 4pm-6pm.

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  • 03/09/2020

    Donna Harmon

    So sorry to read of Don's passing. He was a man of character! Honest, caring and loved the Lord. I enjoyed his sense of humor and his warm friendship. Prayers for you Jane and your family.

  • 03/02/2020

    Tim Bastic

    Don was a very integral part of Paradise Cove. His contribution to the Board and park were very much appreciated. We will miss his smiling face and positive attitude. Our deepest sympathies and prayers are sent to his wife and Family. Sincerely, Tim Bastic President Paradise Cove Resort Condominium Association

  • 02/29/2020

    Elisabeth Bennett

    We love you, Don and Jane and all the Klausers for being such wonderful, caring friends. We shall miss you terribly, Don, but know that you are in the arms of your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Paul and Lis Bennett

  • 02/27/2020

    Janet Kasper

    Don and Jane were generous to gift us with a 4-day stay at their vacation/time share condos in the Missouri Ozarks, two years in a row...memories were made at Big Cedar/Top of the Rock, etc. for our Concordia Austin "Golden Girls', thanks to the Klausers!

  • 02/27/2020

    Cherryl Rosenberger

    Jane, Becky & family, I am so very sorry! He was a special man that brought much joy, not only to his family, but even those of us that were extended. I know he is in the care of Christ, but that doesn't always ease our pain here. I will be praying for you all and know that I am loving on you from miles away! ~Cherryl R

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