Michael William Clouser, 65

Michael William Clouser of Whitefish passed away July 14, 2015, at home. He was 65.

Michael was born June 2, 1950, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Eugene and Naomi Jean Villars Clouser. He graduated from Darlington High School and then went to Vincennes University, graduating in 1970.

He was a diesel mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He relocated to Whitefish in the 1980s.

His survivors include Phillip and Janice Clouser of Frankfort, Indiana, Connie Clouser, sister-in-law, of Rossville, Indiana, Delores Hicks of Valparaiso, Indiana, Catherine and Clifford Foreman of Lewistown, Montana, and Martha and Rick Carroll of Venice, Florida.

He was preceded in death by brother Paul Clouser, and sister Anna Harness Simmons.

At the age of 10, Mike joined the family of his uncle and aunt, Francis and Julia Clouser of rural Darlington in Indiana. His siblings with that family include Marj Clouser, sister-in-law of Carmel, Indiana, Richard and Sandy Clouser of Darlington, Dennis and Frances Clouser of Darlington, and Mary Clouser of Muncie, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by a brother, David Clouser.

Services were held July 20 at Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville, led by Father Christopher Shocklee. Burial took place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Darlington.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Darlington Forever for use at the Darlington Community Center, P.O. Box 187, Darlington, IN 47940; or the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

Online condolences may be made at www.burkhartfh.com.