Jon Rae Clauson
April 25, 1946 – July 17, 2023
Jon R. Clauson, 77, Renner, died Monday, July 17, 2023, at the Palisades Manor in Garretson, after a lengthy health battle.
Visitation with family present will be 5-7pm, Thursday, July 27, 2023, at the Renner Lutheran Church. Memorial Services will begin at 10:30am, Friday, July 28, 2023, also at Renner Lutheran Church.
Jon Rae Clauson was born on April 25, 1946, in Flandreau, SD, to Caroll and Hazel (Johnson) Clauson. When Jon was four years old, the family moved to Rowena, SD. Jon attended the Rowena Grade School and graduated from Brandon Valley in 1964. He attended one year at SDSU, Brookings, SD. Jon was united in marriage to Linda M. Sorum at Renner Lutheran Church on September 10, 1966. Jon and Linda were blessed with two daughters, Tesha and Kamie through this union.
Throughout his career, Jon worked as a machinist for Raven Industries, Lou Rich, and Hydraulic World. He was a member of the Siouxperiors singing group. In his younger years, Jon spent time playing slow-pitch softball, bowling, and went on many hunting trips. He also spent several years coaching his daughter’s softball teams. Jon loved Ducks Unlimited and attended many banquets in support of DU. Over the years, he came home with several guns, DU prints, and many other DU items, filling their home and cabin with everything DU!
Jon will be deeply missed by his wife, Linda Clauson; daughters, Tesha (Jeff) Becker, and Kamie (Steve) Clauson-Livermore; his grandchildren will miss him terribly, Josh and Jack Livermore, Lindsey and Peyton Becker; his sister, Mary Garner; and many other family and friends.
Jon was preceded in death by his twin sister, Jean Mae; his parents, Hazel Clauson, and Caroll Clauson; and his brother, Don Clauson.
Jon was a good guy with a strong sense of humor and a big heart. He will be missed!
Prayers and great memories!! Jon – a good man and friend!
RIP.
Linda and Family – Sorry for your loss. Jon is in a better place now with our Lord and Saviour. May he rest in peace.