Caroline J. Clausing

Caroline Judith Clausing, 80, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, at her home in Rosendale, WI, on Monday, February 17, 2025. Caroline was born on September 13, 1944, in Port Washington, the daughter of Armin and Dorothy (Brettschneider) Clausing. She graduated in 1963 from Homestead High School, a.k.a. Mequon/Thiensville High School. In the fall after graduation, she and her family moved to the Rosendale area. Caroline’s great joy was working with her Guernsey dairy animals. As a child, she was active in 4-H. She took great pride that her guernsey’s could be traced back to her grandfather’s guernsey herd, some dated back as far as the 1850’s. She milked cows on the Eldorado/Rosendale farm from the time she graduated until her retirement from milking. More recently, she raised beef cows. Caroline also had a knack for gardening. During the summer months, she would have a small produce stand and often shared her raspberries, strawberries, and vegetables with neighbors. It gave her great pleasure to know she was living off the land. Caroline loved all sports. It did not’ matter if it was football, baseball, basketball, or the Olympics. She would be found listening or watching whatever sporting event was on the radio or tv. Along with her love or sports, she was an avid reader. Books shared were appreciated. Caroline had faith that Jesus was her Lord and Savior. The Holy Bible was by her side and she knew Jesus loved everyone, including her. Her faith was what she clung to during the dark days of her illness. Caroline is survived by her siblings: Russell (Kristine) Clausing, Roger (Joanne) Clausing, Barbara Ziegenhagen, Linda Jacobson, and sister-in-law Dianne Clausing; her beloved nieces and nephews: Amanda (Amit) Sinha, Jodi and Matthew (Molly) Ziegenhagen, Steven and Daniel Clausing, Nikki (Charley) Pickett, Stephanie and Brett Clausing. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers: Theodore, Warren, Ronald, and Gerald. She is also survived by special friends: Randy and Darlene Madison, and Tom and Sue Langenfeld. Caorline was very appreciative of the family, neighbors, and friends that either stopped in or called her during her most recent illness. A special thanks to the Doctors at SSM Cancer Center, the Emergency Room Staff and SSM Hospice for the compassionate care she received. Per Caroline’s wishes, she had been cremated and no formal funeral services are being planned. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date.

Caroline J. Clausing

September 13, 1944 - February 17, 2025