CEDARVILLE — A local university is mourning the sudden death of a longtime professor.
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Cedarville University announced Sunday that Dr. Marc Clauson, Senior Professor of History and Law, passed away in the early-morning hours of Friday, April 4, after a brief illness.
The university posted the announcement on his biography on its faculty webpage.
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He worked at Cedarville for 23 years and taught in the honors program.
“Dr. Clauson was a lifelong learner with many academic achievements,” the university said. “He frequently appeared on local and national media outlets, sharing his insight and biblical wisdom on difficult issues in domestic politics. We mourn the loss of Dr. Clauson and are praying for his wife and four daughters during this difficult time.”
Before coming to Cedarville, Dr. Clauson served as Assistant Commissioner, Department of Finance and Administration, State of West Virginia, and County Administrator for Wayne County, West Virginia.
News Center 7 viewers may recognize Clauson from his contributions to some of our previous election night coverage.
Services for Dr. Clauson will be on April 12, 2025, at the Light of the Nations Church, with visitation from 9 am to 12 pm. The funeral will begin at noon.
The church is located at 1501 E. Third Street in Dayton.
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