Frank Claus Obituary

Frank Fredrick Claus, age 79, a native of Colorado Springs, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2005 at Penrose Hospital of natural causes. He was employed by Timken Roller Bearing for 37 years before retiring in 1985. Frank F. Claus was born on October 29, 1925 in Colorado Springs to the late Frank and Cora Agnes (Sorensen) Claus. He attended Corpus Christi Catholic School and graduated from St. Mary's High School. He married Glennis Ransom Claus on July 22, 1950. Frank took pride in his classic cars and enjoyed tinkering with them; there was nothing he could not fix. He enjoyed creating welded sculptures for his family and was an avid sports fan. Frank had the wonderful talent of being able to strike up a conversation with anyone he met and shared many great stories with friends and family. Mr. Claus is survived by his wife of 55 years, Glennis. He was a loving father to his daughter, Carolyn Claus of Colorado Springs, and his son, Michael Claus (wife Barbara) of Lafayette, Colorado. He was a special grandfather to Deirdre Dziuban, Eric Dziuban, and Emily Claus as well as to his great-grandson, Austin Dziuban. He is also survived by his brother, Wallace Claus (wife Katharine) of Colorado Springs and his sister-in-law, Mildred Claus. He was recently preceded in death by his brother George Claus. A Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2005 at the Shrine of Remembrance. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2005 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 3122 Poinsetta Drive, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. Private entombment will be at the Shrine of Remembrance, Gate of Heaven Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made in Frank's memory to Holy Trinity Catholic Church.