William (Bill) Clausen, 84, of Huntington Beach, CA, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 23, 2022.

Bill was born August 31, 1937, in Henry County, Ohio to the late Ernest J. Clausen and H. Janet (Miley) Nesbit.

Bill was a graduate of Leipsic High (’55) and Bowling Green State University. He began his teaching career in the Bowling Green school district and finished his career in Southern California.

He was passionate about sprint car racing, spending over 25 years as a driver and collecting/trading model trains.

Bill is survived by his sister Karen Clausen, his children Debbie (Scott) Herr, Lindy (Tom) Adam and Greg (Candy) Clausen and grandchildren Luke Chastain, Christa Chastain and Amaya Clausen.

Online condolences can be expressed by visiting www.neptunesociety.com.

A family celebration of life will be held at a later time.