to my loving uncle  / Jacqueline Cooney (2nd neice )
To my family and my favorite uncle my love goes out to all of u and i'm sorry for ur loss as well as mine. Uncle clause was my favorite uncle and I loved spending time with him when I was little and still wish he was her to see me grow up.  I also wish he would of had a chance to meet my daughter Aleah.  Even though this has happened I know he is watching all of us.  All we can do is remember the good times and I love all of u.  Uncle Clause I love u with all my heart and I will miss u always and forever.  Your still the best uncle and I only wish we would of had more time to spend together. 



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Just wanted you to know  / Tears In VA (Gabby's mommy )
Claus...you are sooooo loved.  More than you ever knew.  I'll see you in heaven. Close

Happy Anniversary  / Tears In Virginia (Gabby's mommy )
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My Brother  / Sandy Dunn (Sister)
I read all the things about Claus and am so proud that he is my brother.  My family is going through a hard time and in the words written about him somehow brings me some comfort that he had such good friends that remember times shared with him.  I will always miss him and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him. Loving him, Sandy Close

memories / Dave Hockenberry (a.f. buddy )

 I  have just returned from our former  friends house, Quentin Ramsay. talking about olden days over the weekend.claus,was an old friend of mine and quent's.

claus came to loring and was a truly good friend to all of us who lived and played there.We lived in the same building and as such shared many adventures in maine and canada.I am so sorry to hear this news as we had just spoke of (brick) claus.. this was the disco era 1970's and as such he earned this nickname.. still can't hear the song without thinking of him.. turned me on to the music of brian eno, helped us through the time that was called loring.. just looked through some old pics at quentins and it sure was good to remember the good times we had together.  I will pass the news to him...my condolences..dave

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♥ you  / Gabrielle McKenney (Daughter)

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He will be missed  / Mare Carmody (former co worker, friend )
It has been years since my husband and I have seen Claus, yet we have fond memories of working with him at WGH.  He was a talented engineer and an intelligent guy with a great sense of humor and heart. Close

Wow - I thought of of Claus just last night  / Steve Johnston (Had a lot of fun working together )
Wow - I thought of of Claus just last night and today I learn he has passed away. I noticed his email address in my address-book last evening and was going to send him a message. Last time we corresponded was several years ago when we batted a couple messages back and forth, catching up. We had a lot of fun working together at WGH. I recall during the first gulf war every day at noon WGH-FM would play that maudlin patriotic song "God Bless the USA." During each daily airing of the song, Claus and I would both stand at attention in the Engineering shop and perform a "special salute". I can't really describe the salute here - but it was highly amusing to us! I probably have some good photos of Claus from our days together at WGH - I'll check when I get home tonight. Steve Steve Johnston, Director of Engineering & Operations Wisconsin Public Radio Close

Valentine / Tears In Virginia (Gabby's Mommy )
Happy Valentine's day sweetheart.

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I believe  / Gabrielle Mckenney (Daughter)

Every now and then,
Soft as breath upon my skin,
I feel you come back again,
And it's like you haven't been,
Gone a moment from my side
Like the tears were never cried
Like the hands of time are holding you and me

And with all my heart I'm sure,
We're closer than we ever were
I don't have to hear or see,
I've got all the proof I need
There are more than angels watching over me
I believe
Oh, I believe

Now when you die your life goes on
It doesn't end here when you're gone
Every soul is filled with light,
It never ends and if I'm right,
Our love can even reach across eternity
I believe
Oh, I believe

Forever, you're a part of me
Forever, in the heart of me
I will hold you even longer if I can
Oh, the people who don't see the most,
Say that I believe in ghosts
If that makes me crazy, then I am,
'Cause I believe

Oh I believe

 

There are more than angels watching over me
I believe
Oh, I believe

Every now and then,
Soft as breath upon my skin,
I feel you come back again,
And I believe

I love you daddy so much and i just want you to know that I do believe.

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I miss you...  / Tears In Virginia (Gabby's mommy )
I think about all the good times...and I'll cherish them forever. How good you were to me. You always remembered the holidays and special occasions. You always surprised me with something from your heart. Even up to the end. When I had my surgery two years ago, you were the first to call me to make sure I was okay. When my sister was sick, you always called to check to see how I was. When my sister died, you consoled me. When I needed someone to talk to, you had a listening ear. My favorite memories of you: Scuba diving on the Kassandra. I saw a school of shark. You saw my eyes...and you took my hand. We explored that wreck together. Going to see a sneak peek of Grumpy Old Men. That's STILL my favorite movie. We laughed so hard we could barely move when we got home. When you hid my engagement ring in a Christmas ornament. I came home from work and you were asleep on the sofa. You tried to wait up for me but you couldn't. I sat and watched TV for awhile and wondered why there was an ornament on the floor. You finally woke up...and thought I had already seen it...but I didn't. You gave me the ornament. I thought it was nice...then you showed me that it was actually a box. Oh my God. It was the most awesome night of my life. I cried. You laughed because I was crying. You tried to explain to me the three C's. I couldn't get over how beautiful it was and how thoughtful and romantic you were. The Burris Motor Court when the manager found some of my clothing from the year before and somehow he remembered me the following year. He held up all of my clothing in front of everybody and said as loud as he could, "Is this yours? I KNOW it's yours." I NEVER thought you'd stop laughing. Our honeymoon...you had to make sure everything was perfect. We hit a few bumps in the road. In Hatteras in the off season, not a thing was open! And only one bank with an ATM and it was 40 minutes away! We had to go way out of our way just to find somewhere to eat...and somewhere to get groceries. We managed...but we laughed about it the whole time. I remember one Saturday night when you and me and Gabby slow danced together. We were both so happy. It was a beautiful moment...and you said so. I'll see you in heaven, Claus. Say hello to my sister...actually, I know you already have! Until I see you again, I'll take care of our daughter as best I can. I know you are watching over her too. Claus, you have given me so much...and I am grateful that you are a big part of my life. Out of all the wonderful gifts you have given me in this life, the most precious one of all is Gabby. You'll always be in my heart...forever. Love D Close

jheimerl@whro.org / John Heimerl (Friend, fellow engineer )
Gabby- I never had the chance to work directly with your father, but I know a lot of folks who spoke highly of him. Truly saddened to learn that he has passed, but please be encouraged to know there is a reason why some folks are called early..... my Dad and Mom both passed on December 24, so I can also personally relate. My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family, and of course, your Dad. John Heimerl Close

Gabby... / Jerry Brown (Co-Worker)
I am very sorry for your loss. I just learned of your dad's passing. He and I worked together in the early 90's at Benchmark. You were just a baby, as were my children. He loved you so much, and never missed a chance to talk about you. His memory and love with always be with you. God bless and keep you. Close

Here's to a great dad  / Randy Brooks (Co-worker)
I was sorry to hear about Claus's passing.  In know Gabby will miss him terribly.  Here's to a great dad who loved his daughter more than anything... Close

jmoreau2@cox.net / Jeff Moreau (former co-worker )
I worked with Claus for many years at WGH radio. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all that new him. Close

jmoreau2@cox.net / Jeff Moreau (former co-worker )
I worked with Claus for many years at WGH radio. He was a great guy and will be sorely missed by all that new him. Close

A great guy - He'll be missed...  / Mike Rau (Co-worker)
Like the other guys who've posted here, I too worked with Claus when I was at Benchmark's WTAR in the '90s. One morning, I had the misfortune of spilling a cup of coffee onto the control board in the studio, knocking the station off of the air. I had to call Claus, who in turn had to schlep down to the station at 3 AM. to get things working again. Claus had us back on-air in about an hour, and although obviously not thrilled to have to come in, never gave me as much ribbing about my goof as my other co-workers did (you guys know who I'm talking about!). Pax vobiscum, Claus, and Godspeed. Memories of good people never go away. -Mike Rau Close

I never could have guessed  / Dave Riley (Co-Worker)
I worked with Claus when Benchmark owned Oldies 95.7, and he and I had very few, but very fun times together.  My most fond memory is when we took the station off of the air at midnight, but forgot to turn the transmitter off.  We broadcasted test tones, tapes, etc., all night and never knew it.  Claus definitely had a place in my heart and I am so sorry to hear of the loss. Close

Prayers and thoughts are with you  / Pat Murphy (Co-Worker)
Claus was the engineer at WTAR when Benchmark took it over.  And like Chris and Steve, I worked with Claus and enjoyed every moment of it.  We both had daughters are would share our "stories" about them.  I remember the intense love he had for his. 

Claus will be missed.  He was a great guy, and made working so much easier.  He made, what was a difficult situation, so much easier with his kindness and humor. Close

Prayers and thoughts are with you  / Pat Murphy (Co-Worker)
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