Charles W. Clauser, Jr., 84, of Reading, passed away Thursday, January 18th, at Country Meadows of Wyomissing.

Born in Reading, "Charlie" was the son of the late Myrtle (Walters) and Charles W Clauser, Sr.

Charlie was predeceased by his wife, Elizabeth (Zampelli) Clauser, who died in 2006.

A graduate of Reading High School Class of 1951, Charlie was a member of and long time devoted usher at St. Margaret's Roman Catholic Church Reading, PA.

Charlie served in the U.S. Army in the Korean War and was then employed as a Strip Finisher at Car Tech Reading, PA. for 38 years, retiring in 1994.  He enjoyed sports, especially football, old movies, and developing his knowledge of his Christian faith.  But what he enjoyed most was simply spending time and sharing laughs with his family. 

Charlie is survived by two sons, Charles A. Clauser, husband of Sylvia Blanski-Clauser, of Kenhorst, PA, and James E. Walker, husband of Linda Walker, of Lebanon, PA.  He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Andrew and Stephanie Clauser, Meghan McClendon, Zachary Walker, and Rachel Furno;  9 great-grandchildren, Neva, Hailey, Benson, Maddisynn, Dominic, Noah, Alexander, Gabriella and Penelope; and a niece, Susan Forish. He was also predeceased by a son, Thomas W. Clauser, his sister, June Harris, and a great- granddaughter, Ashlee Marie.

Friends and relatives are invited to call on Thursday Morning, January 25th from 9 - 10:30 a.m. at John P. Feeney Funeral Home.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. at St Margaret's R.C. Church.  Interment follows in Gethsemane Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Margaret's R.C. Church 925 Centre Avenue Reading, PA 19601. 

Arrangements entrusted to John P. Feeney Funeral Home, Inc., 625 N. 4th St., Reading, PA 19601, 610-372-4160. Condolences may be left at www.johnfeeneyfuneralhome.com