DEATH: Elmer Cleveland Clouser Sr. male, died March 29 1999 SSA#188-03-6315 age 89y born July 31 1909 born Hanover, PA, did not serve in military, facility address 550 North Independence Hwy Lot #80 Inverness,Citrus Co, minister, at United Methodist Church, married, Emogene Kennedy, resident Florida Citrus, Inverness, 550 N. Independence Hwy, Lot #80, 34453 white college 4 years, father Benjamin Clouser, mother Annie Hull, info. Emogene Clouser. cremation, Davis Crematory, Inverness, Fun. Dir. Charles E. Davis Funeral Home. Med. Examiner Robert HOlstein, D.O. #99-039610

OBIT: Elmer Clouser, 89, of Inverness. The Rev. Elmer C. Clouser, 89, of Inverness died suddenly at home on Monday, March 29, 1999. Born in Hanover, PA, on July 31, 1909, to the late Benjamin and Annie Hull Clouser, he came here 13 years ago from Lewistown, Pa. He was a minister of the Gospel for more than 40 years and currently was serving as the Outreach Minister for the Hernando United Methodist Church. He was a long-time affiliate of the Central Pennsylvania United Methodist Conference. Surviving are his wife, Emogene Kennedy Clouser of Inverness; two sons, Elmer of Greenwood, Del., and Charles of Norwood, Ohio; two stepsons, Alex Haywood of Lewistown, Pa, and Jon Haywood of Navarre; five daughters, Stella Billingsley of Lynnhaven, Myrtle Almony of Baltimore, MD, Marie Olewiler of Felton, Pa, Barbara Shaffer of Breezewood, Pa and Mary Gallo of Lockhaven, PA; two stepdaughters, Connie Miller of McClure, PA, and Linda Runk of Harrisburg, PA; two brothers Henry of York, PA and Ray of Phoenix, AR; two sisters, Thelma Fellery and Anna June Wise both of York, PA; 39 grandchildren; 9 nine great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren (Sean, Joshua, Shane, Merritt, Guy Almony Jr.)

OBIT: The Rev. Elmer C. Clouser. Memorial services will be conducted at 2pm Saturday, April 3, 1999 from the Hernando United Methodist Church with the Rev. Al McGowan officiating. Cremation arrangements will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials are being received by the Hernando United Methodist Church Building Fund.

OBIT: Rev. Elmer C. Clouser, Sr. retired paster of Central Pennsylvania Conference, died March 29 at home in Inverness, Florida. The Memorial Service was held April 3 in Hernando UMC, Hernando, Florida. Following cremation, the ashes were interred in the grounds of the church. 

OBIT: The trumpets of the Lord called the Rev. Elmer Clouser on Monday, March 29. Sunday was a day of hugs and humor. He loved to tell stories. Laughter was important to him. Rev. Clouser was called to the ministry at a Tabernacle Revival Service in Forest Hills, MD in 1950. In 1959, he was ordained as a Deacon, and as an Elder in 1961. His first charge as a full-time Minister was in Pennsylvania serving five churches. Rev. and Mrs. Clouser moved to Inverness in 1986. They both have children and usually visited them in the Spring, except for the last few years. Every Christmas, the congregation was presented with a book mark and prayer. He served as an Outreach Pastor in the Hernando United Methodist Church in Hernando. Communion was served by him to shut-ins and hospital patients. Many of us enjoyed his singing. He loved the hymn "In the Garden". New members were visited by Rev. and Mrs. Clouser. At our buildign fund dinners, he welcomed all at the door. He will be missed but we all know he is resting in Heaven. Psalm 23 was his favorite and he always said it at funerals. Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me and your rod and staff comfort me." Farewell, our friend, rest and we thank you for the many happy hours you shared with us with love and prayer. A plaque will be on the library door by the Circle of Joy, spoken by Grace Tindale, Chairperson. In remembrance of Pastor Elmer Clouser, the library will be called THE CLOUSER LIBRARY AND CHAPEL. This for our brother and friend and also for Emogene Clouser who encourages reading.

OBIT: HUMC remembers the Rev. Clouser. Our hearts in the Hernando United Methodist Church are heavy. The trumpets of the Lord called the Rev. Elmer Clouser on Monday, March 29. Everyone loved him. Sunday was a day of hugs and humor. He loved to tell stories. Laughter of the people was important to him. Rev. Clouser was called to the ministry at a tabernacle Revival Service in Forest Hills, MD, in 1950. In 1959, he was ordained as a deacon, and as an elder in 1961. His first charge as a full-time minister was in Pennsylvania serving five churches. Rev. and Mrs. Clouser moved to Inverness in 1986. They both have children and usually visited them in the spring, except for the past two years. They entertained family and friends throughout the year...

OBIT: Rev. Elmer Clouser. The Rev. Elmer C. Clouser, 89, of Inverness, Florida, and formerly of Lewistown, died March 29, 1999, at his home. Born July 31, 1909, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Annie (Hull) Clouser. His wife, Emogene (Kennedy) Clouser, survives. Also surviving are seven children Elmer Clouser of Greenwood, Delaware, Charles Clouser of Norwood, Ohio, Stella Billingsley of Lynnhaven, Florida, Myrtle Almony of Baltimore, Maryland, Marie Olewiler of Felton, Barbara Shaffer of Breezewood and Mary Gallo of Lock Haven; four stepchildren Alex Haywood of Lewistown, PA and Jon Haywood of Navarre, FL, Connie Miller of McClure and Linda Runk of Harrisburg; four brothers and sisters, Ray Clouser of Phoenix, Arizona, Henry Clouser, Thelma Fellery and Anna June Wise all of York; 39 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A daughter preceded him in death. Rev. Clouser had been currently serving as the Outreach Minister for Hernando United Methodist Church, Hernando, Florida. He was a prime affiliate of the Central Pennsylvania United Methodist Conference. He was a minister for 40 years. The memorial service was held by the Rev. Al McGown officiating. The County Observer issue April 7, 1999.

OBIT: Sentinal of PA Rev. Elmer C. Clouser INVERNESS, Fla. - Rev. Elmer C. Clouser, 89, of Inverness, Fla., formerly of Lewistown, died Monday, March 29, 1999, at his home. Born July 31, 1909, in Hanover, he was a son of the late Benjamin and Annie (Hull) Clouser. His wife, Emogene (Kennedy) Clouser, Inverness, Fla., survives. Also surviving are: children, Elmer Clouser, Greenwood, Del., Charles Clouser, Norwood, Ohio, Stella Billingsley, Lynnhaven, Fla., Myrtle Almony, Baltimore, Md., Marie Olewiler, Felton, Barbara Shaffer, Breezewood, and Mary Gallo, Lockhaven; stepchildren, Alex Haywood, Lewistown, Jon Haywood, Navarre, Fla., Connie Miller, McClure, and Linda Runk, Harrisburg; brothers and sisters, Ray Clouser, Phoenix, Ariz., Henry Clouser, Thelma Fellery, and Anna June Wise, all of York; 39 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Shingler. He was a minister for over 40 years, and was currently serving as the Outreach Minister for the Hernando United Methodist Church, Hernando, Fla. He was a longtime affiliate of the Central Pennsylvania United Methodist Conference. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Hernando United Methodist Church, Hernando, Fla., with the Rev. Al McGowan officiating. Charles E. Davis Funeral Home, 3075 S. Florida Ave., Inverness, Fla., is in charge of cremation arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Hernando United Methodist Church Building Fund, US Hwy 41, Hernando, FL 34442.