Richard A. “Rich” Kluesner, 77, Jasper

Richard A. “Rich” Kluesner, 77, of Jasper, Indiana, passed away at 11:08 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at the Waters of Huntingburg.

He was born on August 11, 1947, in Huntingburg, Indiana, to Marcus and Jeanette (Freson) Kluesner.  

Rich was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in the Indiana National Guard and the 324th Military Police Army Reserve Unit in Jasper, retiring after 20-plus years of service. He was a member of the VFW Post #673 and a life member of the American Legion Post #147.

He worked for Masterbrand Cabinets his entire life at various plants, most recently as the plant manager at Decora in Jasper, retiring after 40-plus years of service. 

Rich was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Jasper.

He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles – Winslow Aerie #2646. He was currently serving as the Indiana State President for the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

He is survived by one son, Brian Kluesne of Jasper; three sisters, Betty Schaefer (Rafe) of Ferdinand, Martha Brown (Rod) of Jasper, and Karen Lopez of Evansville; three brothers, Mike Kluesner (Nancy) of Bretzville, Tom Kluesner (Elaine) of Jasper, and Pat Kluesner (JoAnn) of Forsynth, Mo..; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Connie Beckman.

Private services will be held, burial at Enlow City Cemetery in Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to Holy Family Catholic Church or the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.