Hugh Thomas Claus
April 11, 1941 ~ December 29, 2013
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All Services will be private.
Hugh T. Claus, 72, of Lexington Park, MD passed away on December 29, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on April 11, 1941 in Hackensack, NJ, he was the loving son of the late George and Elizabeth Claus. Hugh was the loving husband of Elizabeth E. Claus and is survived by his children; Brenda Ledbetter (Dan) of Lexington Park, MD, Thomas Claus (Rhonda) of Barnegat, NJ, William Claus of Bayonne, NJ, Patricia Claus of Beachwood, NJ, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and brother Edward Claus. He is preceded in death by his brothers; George and Robert Claus. Hugh graduated from Hackensack High School in 1959, and he served in the United States Army in Vietnam from 1963 to 1969. He moved to St. Mary’s County, MD in 2008. Hugh worked as a manager for Shop Rite for 30 years retiring in April, 1996. He was a Boy Scout Scoutmaster Troop 14, and enjoyed building boats, crabbing, and camping. All services will be private. Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Chip Miller Charitable Foundation for Amyloidosis Research www.chipmiller.org .
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“Our thoughts, prayers and love sent for my dear friend Patty and the rest of the Claus family. You are all in our hearts and prayers during this very sad time. Just know that Jagger and I are thinking of you. Love always Faith & Jagger”
“Aunt Betty, you & your family are in my prayers. I am so sorry. We love you very much. He will always be in our hearts.”
“Thoughts and prayers go out to the whole Claus family.”
“Dear Patty and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Thinking of you. . Love always, Carrie”
“Love and Prayers to the Claus family. We’re so sorry for the loss of your beloved Papa Claus.”
“Aunt Betty and cousins, my condolences and so sad my Uncle has passed. Msny fond memories and love you all.”
“My family and I want to give our heartfelt sympathies on the passing of Mr. Claus. Just reading things Patty had shared about him anyone could tell what a great man he was. Praying dor “
“Sending the Claus family my deepest sympathy… Patty in the short time I know you I saw the love you have for your Dad by what you’ve done on his behalf. I’m so sorry for your loss.”
“My thoughts and prayers to Patty and the entire Claus family during this difficult time. “
“My deepest sympathies to the Claus family for the loss of a great man who was loved by many.”
“I’m so sorry for your loss my 2nd family he is one of the best men I know he will be greatly missed my heart goes out to all of you. All my love Melanie (melbell)”
“Patty and family. .. I am sorry for your loss, as words can’t explain. Hugh is and will always be a great father, husband, and grandfather. He is not suffering anymore, although your family is. He was always smiling. There were a lot of memories from when I was a teen and all of them are him laughing and smiling. My prayers are with all of you. “
“So very sorry for your loss.”