Norman "Ike" Clouser

In loving memory of

Norman "Ike" Clouser
February 3, 1931 - November 17, 2009

Norman "Ike" Clouser
February 3, 1931 -- November 17, 2009
Ike Clouser, a long time resident of Gilbert and Ames, passed away Tuesday, November 17, at Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan, KS. A visitation will be 4:00 -- 8:00 PM Friday, November 20, with the family present 6:00 -- 8:00 PM at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care 414 Lincoln Way in Ames, with a 10:30 AM Saturday, November 21 funeral services at the Grace Bible Church (formerly Congregational Church) in Gilbert, burial immediately following at the Gilbert Cemetery.
Norman Dale Clouser was born to George and Dorothy Clouser on February 3, 1931 in Glbert, IA. Ike served in the military (regular army) from September 1948 -- June 1952 when he received an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces for his duty. Ike was employed by Iowa State University for 34-1/2 years before retiring in 1991. He enjoyed music, golf, playing cards, and dancing. He was a longtime member of the Moose Lodge, Elks Lodge, and American Legion.
Ike is survived by his wife, Deb Clouser of Manhattan, KS, former spouse Norma Clouser of Ames, IA, son Steven Clouser of Orange County, CA, daughter Rebecca (Randy) Johnson of Prairie du Chien, WI, son Rodney (Mel) Clouser of Ames, IA, and daughter Lisa (Clouser) Thomas of Ames, IA, 12 grandchildren, and 9 great-grand children, sisters, Lucille Watson of Ames, Lavonne (Richard) Bark of Ames, a brother Gerald (Pat) Clouser of Ames, and a half-sister Marlene (Paul) Weigel of Boone.

Ike was preceded in death by one brother Kenneth "Bud" Clouser and an infant son David.

Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Association or Collins Landing at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community.

On line condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com


Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.

Tributes

spouse wrote on Dec 13, 2009:

"You were and will always be the love of my life. Rest in peace darling."

BJ Bjorkgren wrote on Nov 26, 2009:

"Steve, I was saddened to read about your father passing. You have my deepest sympathies and my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family."

Mrs Sandi Watkins wrote on Nov 24, 2009:

"Dear Family I want to express my sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. You can be assured that comfort and hope are found in the pages of the Bible. Revelations 21:4 speaks of a time when sorrow will be a thing of the past. I hope this message brings you a measure of hope. Please take care of yourselves. Sincerely "