Robert Clouse Obituary

Robert C. "Bob" Clouse

Robert C. "Bob" Clouse, 76, of Tiffin, passed away Wednesday evening, Feb. 21, 2024, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born June 24, 1947, in Tiffin, to Firmin and Dorothy (Lucius) Clouse. He married Jane Elchert on Oct. 9, 1967, in Oahu, Hawaii.

Bob's survivors include his wife, Jane Clouse of Tiffin; sons, Chuck (Jenny) Clouse of Tiffin and Danny (Laura) Clouse of Ames, Iowa; daughters, Amy (Rick) Recker and Sandy (Brad) Adelsperger, both of Tiffin, and Deb (Lonnie Williams) Bostock of Cleveland; brothers, Ron (Vicky) Clouse of Tiffin and Ray (Diane) Clouse of New Riegel; sisters, Darlene (Justin) Elchert of New Riegel, Donna (Ron) Gosche of Fostoria, and Denise (John) Snyder of Carey; 14 grandchildren, Alex (Brooke) Recker, Cassie (Alex) Davenport, Adam (Jenna) Recker, Josh Recker, Lucas Recker, Robbie Clouse, Tessa (Jason) Tooley, Tyler (Lizzy) Clouse, Brittany (Cole) Davidson, Allison Adelsperger, Reggie Bostock, Marty Bostock, Julia Clouse, and Rachel Clouse; and nine great-grandchildren, Grayson Davenport, Rose Davenport, Carmen Recker, Lena Tooley, Easton Tooley, Eli Tooley, Dawson Tooley, Grant Davidson, and Mia Davidson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Richard "Dick" Clouse.

Bob was a 1965 graduate of New Riegel and served in U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He retired in 2006 after 30 years from Honeywell in Fostoria and operated a small family farm. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, where he was an usher, New Riegel American Legion, Tiffin Moose Lodge, Knights of Columbus, and enjoyed volunteering at the St. Joseph Festival.

Bob had a strong faith and was a loving, caring, and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was an avid spectator at his children's and grandchildren's events. Bob enjoyed traveling with his wife, going on Allen Eiry bus trips, playing cards, helping his family butcher, and the many woodworking projects he created. He loved family get-togethers and especially the annual Clouse Campouts. The weekend was spent playing games, grilling, and making great memories together. He was known for his sense of humor, heartfelt hugs, creativity, love of helping others, and pride in his country.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Anthony Coci and the Rev. Gary Walters con-officiating. A Rosary will be prayed 30 minutes prior to Mass. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery with military honors being conducted by United Veterans Council and New Riegel Legion.

Visitation for friends and family will be 2-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, 2024, at Hoffmann-Gottfried-Mack Funeral Home & Crematory, 236 S. Washington St., Tiffin, Ohio, 44883, (419) 447-2424.

Memorial contributions may be made to Heartland Hospice, a local veteran's group, St. Joseph Catholic Church, or Calvert Catholic Schools.

The family would like to express their appreciation and gratitude to the wonderful staff of Heartland Hospice and the many other caregivers for their kind and compassionate care over the years.

Condolences may be sent and the guestbook signed at www.hgmackfuneralhome.com.