Thomas Claussen MBA ’69 was surrounded by redheads—his wife of 54 years, Linda, and a gaggle of daughters and grandchildren. He grew up a devoted member of the Catholic faith, attending Loyola Academy in Chicago, University of Detroit Jesuit High School, and University of Notre Dame. He joined the Air Force after college then began a career as an aerospace engineer during the heart of the Space Race. Tom was most at peace in nature and tried skiing, windsurfing, hang gliding, mountain climbing, and camping. Tom died March 7, 2021.