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Robert Eugene Clossen 1926 - 2007

Robert Eugene Clossen of Mooers, Clinton County, NY was born on October 25, 1926 in Muskingum County, Ohio United States, and died at age 80 years old on July 3, 2007 in Zanesville. Robert Clossen was buried at Zanesville Memorial Park 1475 Military Rd, in Zanesville.

Robert Eugene Clossen
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Mooers, Clinton County, NY 12958
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October 25, 1926
Muskingum County, Ohio, United States
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Zanesville, Ohio, USA
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  • Introduction

    Robert Eugene Clossen was born on October 25, 1926 in Muskingum, Ohio, United States, to Floyd Gile Clossen (1885-1950) and Floide Lillian Knipe (1890-1945). Among his siblings were Dallas Theal, Kenneth M, Donald Herman, Eva A, Rosemary, Dwight, and Harold Allen Clossen. He resided in the Zanesville area until 1997, spending summers in Mooers, New York, and wintering in Sebring. Robert served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in the Pacific Theatre after Japan's surrender. He was honorably discharged a few months later. Upon returning to Zanesville, he began his career as a mechanic at Granger's Auto Service, where he worked for six years before moving on to Armco Steel Corporation. He remained a loyal employee of Armco's maintenance department for 33 years. Robert had a passion for woodworking and spent countless hours in his garage creating various projects. His skills extended beyond woodworking to building multiple homes in the Zanesville area for his family and others, as well as working on cars and completing various home projects. He was a member of First United Methodist Church during his residency in Zanesville. Robert was married to Evelyn M. Forsythe Clossen, and together they had a son named Craig Clossen. After his wife's passing, he later found companionship with Doris Crawford.
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    1926

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    October 25, 1926
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    Muskingum County, Ohio United States
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    He was white. His mother and father were both born in Adamsville, Muskingum, Ohio, USA.

  • Nationality & Locations

    Robert was born in Adams Township in Muskingum County on Oct. 25, 1926. He resided in the Zanesville area until 1997 and spent his summers in Mooers New York and wintering in Sebring.

  • Early Life & Education

    At the time of enlistment, he had not completed high school.

  • Religious Beliefs

    He was a member of First United Methodist Church during his residence in Zanesville.

  • Military Service

    Robert Eugene Clossen, military serial number 35890927, enlisted in the United States military on January 19, 1945, at Ft. Hayes in Columbus, Ohio. This was during the latter stages of World War II, which had been raging since 1939. His military branch is listed as "No Branch Assignment," which may indicate that they were part of a pool of soldiers waiting to be assigned to a specific branch of the military. At the time of their enlistment, he held the rank of Private, Selectees (Enlisted Men), which is the lowest rank in the U.S. Army. Robert's terms of enlistment were "for the duration of the war or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law." This was a common enlistment term during World War II, as it allowed the military to retain soldiers for as long as they were needed to fight the war and stabilize the world. Robert served this country proudly in World War II in the United States Army. He was stationed in the Pacific Theatre after the surrender in Japan and was discharged several months later.

  • Professional Career

    Robert worked as a mechanic and repairman. After serving the United States Army, he returned to Zanesville and started his career at Granger's Auto Service as a mechanic and stayed there for six years. He left to further his career at Armco Steel Corporation where he was employed loyally for 33 years in the maintenance department.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Bob had a strong passion for working with his hands and would spend hours engrossed in woodworking projects that he created in his garage. His skills were not limited to woodworking as he was also able to build numerous homes in the Zanesville area, not only for his family but also for others. He had an excellent aptitude for home projects and was quite skilled in working on cars as well.
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    July 3, 2007
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    Zanesville, Ohio USA
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    Zanesville Memorial Park 1475 Military Rd, in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio 43701, United States
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  • Obituary

    WHITE COTTAGE - Robert Eugene Clossen, 80, of Sebring, Fla., passed away July 3, 2007. Bob was born in Adams Township in Muskingum County on Oct. 25, 1926, to the late Floyd G Clossen and Lillian F Knipe Clossen. He resided in the Zanesville area until 1997, spending summers in Mooers New York and wintering in Sebring. Robert served this country proudly in World War II in the United States Army. He was stationed in the Pacific Theatre after the surrender in Japan and was discharged several months later. After serving the United States Army, he returned to Zanesville starting a career at Granger's Auto Service as a mechanic and stayed there for six years. He left to further his career at Armco Steel Corporation where he was employed loyally for 33 years in the maintenance department. Bob enjoyed working with his hands and spent many hours enjoying woodworking projects created in his garage. His skills included building multiple homes in the Zanesville area for his family and others. His skills extended to many home projects and working on cars. He was a member of First United Methodist Church during his residence in Zanesville. Bob is survived by his loving partner, Doris Crawford; one son, Craig Clossen; his sister, Carol E Clossen Burgess; and his two brothers, Kenneth M. Clossen and Dwight E. Clossen. Bob was preceded in death by his loving wife, Evelyn M. Forsythe Clossen; his two sisters Eva A. Clossen Reed and Rosemary Clossen; and three brothers Dallas T. Clossen, Harold A. Clossen and Donald Clossen. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday July 7, 2007, at William Thompson & Son Funeral Home 5765 Gladstone Drive, White Cottage. The Rev. Carl Barker will officiate and burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Good Shepherd Hospice, 4418 Sun N. Lakes Blvd., Sebring Fla., 33872. They supported him with medication, staff, counseling, and made his final days dignified and as much quality of life as possible. Zanesville Times Recorder, July 5, 2007
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In 1926, in the year that Robert Eugene Clossen was born, on November 15th, NBC was founded. It was the U.S.'s first major broadcast network. Ownership of the network was split between RCA (a majority partner at 50%), its founding corporate parent General Electric (which owned 30%), and Westinghouse (which owned the remaining 20%).
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In 1932, he was just 6 years old when five years to the day after Lindbergh crossed the Atlantic, Amelia Earhart flew solo from Newfoundland to Ireland, the first woman to cross the Atlantic solo and the first to replicate Lindbergh's feat. She flew over 2,000 miles in just under 15 hours.
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Clossen, Harold (Jul 8, 1923 - Apr 28, 1997) Clossen, Kenneth (Feb 5, 1913 - Aug 12, 2007) Clossen, Bonnie (Jan 10, 1924 - Apr 14, 2008) Clossen, Marian (Feb 13, 1929 - May 14, 2008) Clossen, Evelyn (May 4, 1927 - Mar 1992) Clossen, Richard (Feb 4, 1984 - Aug 12, 2001) Clossen, Minnie (Sep 13, 1893 - Sep 1987) Clossen, Marilyn (Sep 8, 1931 - Sep 3, 2004) Clossen, Wonney (Dec 3, 1917 - May 1979) Clossen, August (Dec 1, 1917 - Jan 9, 2002)
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