Gary M. Clauss Sr., loved all things baseball
Gary M. Clauss Sr., 73, of Dagsboro, formerly of Pasadena, Md., passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020, at his home.
He was born in Baltimore, Md., Oct. 17, 1946, son of the late Louis Albert Clauss and the late Katherine Clauss. Gary graduated from Edmonson High School in Baltimore.
Gary worked for Proctor & Gamble, retiring as a tech buying coordinator in 1995 after 28 years of service. He loved hunting, fishing, crabbing and all things baseball. Gary was a Baltimore sports fan, rooting for the Orioles and Ravens. In his later years, he enjoyed spending time around his dinner table with his family, talking about everything from sports to politics.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Clauss; and sister, Susan Clauss. He is survived by his four children, Gary Clauss Jr., Eric Clauss and his wife Clarissa, Tina Klingensmith and her husband Danny Wisniewski, and John Spicknall Sr. and his wife Chris; 11 grandchildren, Christopher Clauss, Rachel Clauss, Kenny Klingensmith, Destiny Klingensmith, Katelynn Klingensmith, Aidan Wisniewski, Megan Saciolwski, John Spicknall Jr., Brittany Peeples, Ryan Peeples Sr. and Cody Peeples; and eight great-grandchildren, Bailey Peeples, Kaylee Peeples, Taylor Schultz, Matthew Saciolwski, Noah Spicknall, Ryan Peeples Jr., Jaxon Spicknall and Lucas Spicknall.
A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 9, at the Ocean View Chapel of Melson Funeral Services, 38040 Muddy Neck Road, Ocean View. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 10, also at the funeral home with the Rev. Andy Ehlers officiating. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Dagsboro. Social distancing protocols will be observed and masks are required for those in attendance.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Gary’s name to the American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.org
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.melsonfuneralservices.com
