Gary Clausen passed away on July 25th, 2022. Gary was born and raised in Antioch and spent most of his life in his beloved hometown. He was the youngest of three siblings and was just as close with his brothers Tom and David as he was with his parents, Carolyn and Hardy, rarely missing a chance in the last few decades to spend time with them or simply give them a call.

He had a long career in the marine industry, starting in boat sales, and switching gears to selling insurance. He was the co-founder and owner of Twin Rivers Marine Insurance in Antioch, and a former president of the Northern California Marine Association. Few people shared his expertise when it came to boating and insurance, and he loved to share his passion for boating with others.

Gary was also a barbecue great, frequently waking up at 4 o'clock in the morning to put a pork shoulder on the smoker, then working all day to share a good meal with his friends and family.

Anyone who knew Gary would put it simply: he was a nice guy. His friendship and love showed no bounds, and he had a major impact on nearly everyone he met.

Gary will be missed by his wife, Mary, his son, Andy, his brother, David, as well as many, many others. A memorial funeral liturgy will be held on Friday, August 19, 2022, at 10:30am at St. Ignatius of Antioch 3351 Contra Loma Blvd, Antioch, CA 94509. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Antioch Historical Society.