Nick Claussen
March 01, 2012
Nick Claussen, 29, passed away unexpectedly March 1, 2012. He was born October 12, 1982, in Des Moines, to Steve and Linda Claussen.
Nick was a 2001 graduate of Southeast Polk High School, and a 2006 graduate of Iowa State University with a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems. During his school days Nick was active in many ways. He ran cross country and track at SE Polk. He studied Tae Kwon Do. He enjoyed playing hockey, both in the rink and on the ice. He was also a part of the drumlines in the SE Polk and ISU. At ISU, he was part of a student percussion club “ISU Groove.”
While at ISU, Nick met the love of his life: Amanda Frerichs. He married her on September 6, 2008, on the ISU campus. They settled in Overland Park, KS, where Nick used his talents with computers, networking, and security in his career pursuits.
Nick was an avid movie collector, his collection would make many a person envious. He enjoyed following ISU athletics with his wife, when they could catch a game; and they rarely missed a NASCAR race. Nick also had a “slight” obsession with rubber duckies.
Nick had a no-nonsense sense of humor that kept his family and friends continually on their toes and will live on in their hearts and minds for years to come. He was a faithful husband, son, brother, friend, and man who will be greatly missed.
Left to cherish Nick’s memory are his wife, Amanda of Overland Park, KS; parents, Steve and Linda Claussen of Altoona; sister, KC Claussen of Ankeny; grandparents, Marian Nelson of Humboldt, IA; Warren and Carol Claussen of Ogden, IA; parents-in-law, Daryl and Diane Frerichs of Estherville, IA; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Nick was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Russell Nelson.
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ROSEMARY (NELSON) WHITE
03/08/2012
THE FAMILY OF NICK CLAUSSEN IS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS-----SINCERE SYMPATHY
Tawny
03/08/2012
Linda
My heart breaks for you and Steve, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Although no words are ever enough at this time, know I am thinking of you and praying for your memories to give you comfort through the toughest times. Love Ya Tawny,Tony and Josie
Cindy Bodle / Pizza Hut
03/06/2012
So sorry to hear of your loss, May God help you now and always.
Doug Papik
03/06/2012
Steve and Linda,
So sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your son. Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Doug Papik
Russell Wilkins
03/06/2012
Dear Steve and Linda,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. I'm sure that Nick will live in your hearts forever, remembering all the good times and cherish them all.
God Bless you All,
Russ & Chris Wilkins
Jan Lange
03/05/2012
Mandy your Mom has become one of my dearest friends through our scrap booking club. I want to send you my deepest sympathies in this your time of loss. I am a great believer in leaning on God through thick and thin. You and your family are in my prayers.
Colleen Horrell - LSS
03/05/2012
Linda,
I am so sorry to read of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich Greubel
03/05/2012
Steve,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Rich & Jo Anne
William and Diane Pollard
03/05/2012
We are so sorry for your loss! Praying for you and your family.
Leon Dorssers
03/05/2012
Steve and Linda,
Please accept my sincere condolences on the tragic loss of your son. I cant imagine how hard it must be for you. Please know that I will be thinking of you through these tough times.
Hang in there
Leon
Stephanie Tang
03/05/2012
I met Nick at Iowa State because he was always ready to help people. I was having computer troubles, and he was kind enough to come over to help me. Nick (along with his roommate at the time) became good friends of mine. He always had a great joke up his sleeve and was happy to just be around friends.
I am very sad to hear that Nick is gone, but am comforted to know he is in a better place. I'll always remember him for his selflessness and humor.
Much strength to the rest of his family in this time of need.
Sincerely,
Steph
Annette Owenson
03/05/2012
Steve and Linda,
My sympathies in the passing of your son.
Annette Owenson
One of the DM Playhouse volunteers
Melony Renze
03/05/2012
I am very sorry to hear of your loss!! Please know that my prayers go out to the family and friends. Though I did not know Nick personally I am from Estherville and know Nick's mother in law, Diane.
Rhonda & Marvin Deer
03/05/2012
Steve, Linda and family:
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Nick. I know God has Nick and your family wrapped in his arms right now. His memories will stay in your hearts forever. God bless all of you at this most difficult time. Rhonda & Marvin Deer
Mike Dotson
03/05/2012
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.