Jean Arlene Klausing

Jean Arlene Klausing of Van Wert died Saturday, July 20,2013, at 10:55 PM at Vancrest Healthcare Center in Van Wert.

She was born February 19, 1925, in Paulding the daughter of the late Charles and Goldie (Vincent) Bennett. On April 5, 1969, she married Clarence J. Klausing who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her daughter, Barbara J. Arnold of Van Wert. Stepsons Robert Klausing and Dan (Kelly) Klausing both of Van Wert, and Stepdaughter Linda Mitchel of Van Wert.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Calvin Hasty, Wichita Falls, Texas- Jeannette (Steve)Hoehn, Van Wert- Wesley Hasty of Wichita Falls, Texas- Tyla (Tony) Mason of Van Wert- Robert Arnold III of Panama City, Florida- Kari (Clyde) Thatcher of Van Wert- Kristy Klausing of Columbus, Ohio- Kelli (Klausing) of Convoy, Ohio- Frank Klausing of Kansas City, Kansas- Les (Ginger) Klausing of Thomasville, North Carolina- Dustin (Ashley) Klausing of Clearwater, Florida-Derek (Stephanie) Klausing of Land of Lakes, Florida-Danielle (Brad)Klausing-Barker of Van Wert-Jason Mitchel of Van Wert.

She was also preceded in death by her sisters Ruth Bennett and Helen (Bennett) Wyatt and her brother Dale Bennett.

Jean was a retired employee of Federal Mogul Corporation. She was an avid bowler and a member of the Van Wert Women's Bowling Association. She is enshrined in the Bowlers Hall of Fame.

Funeral Services will be at 10:30 AM Friday, July 26, at Brickner Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery. Friends may call at Brickner Funeral Home Thurday, July 25, from 2 PM to 8 PM.

Preferred Memorials are gifts to a Charity of the Donor's Choice.