RAYMOND J. CLAUSE

US Army Korean War Veteran (1952 – 1956)

Born and raised in Chicago.  Retired 40+ year employee of US Postal Service.  Co-founding member of the VFW Post #450 in Alsip, IL where he was also Post Commander from 1997 to 2002.  He was also Post Quartermaster for several years and a lifetime VFW Member.  He loved music and travelling, especially to Florida.  Ray loved his sports, most of all Notre Dame and the Chicago Cubs.

Preceded in death by his wife, Clara Clause; daughter, Christine Neakarse; parents, Joseph and Eva Clause.

Survived by his grandchildren, Michael, Lara (Mark), Angela, Joseph (Lisa), Kathleen and Terri (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Jessica, Miranda, Abigail, Ethan, Dylan, Emma, Caden, Declan Ray and great-great granddaughter Ella; son-in-law, Ron Neakarse; many dear friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to the Disabled Veterans of America ( DONATE )

Visitation and Chapel Service on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at O'NEIL FUNERAL HOME 1105 E. 9th St., Lockport from 9:00AM to time of Chapel Service at 11:00AM.  Interment at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.  For Info: (815) 838-5010 or www.oneilfuneralhome.com