Claude D. Poulsen

Claude D. Poulsen, age 65, beloved husband for 44 years to Nancy, nee Rauch. Loving father of Kirk (Kaitlyn) Poulsen and Travis (Jessie) Poulsen. Cherished grandfather of Kaleb. Devoted son of the late Claude “Red” and Anna (nee Oswald) Poulsen. Dearest brother of Steven Poulsen. Dear son-in-law of Irene and the late Marvin Rauch. Fond brother-in-law of Juanita (Lloyd) Striggow, Brenda (Terrence) Miller, Lisa (Donald) Beyer and Heidi (companion Paul) Evans. Dear uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Claude was a mechanic and retired from Accurate Redi Mix, now known as Prairie Materials, after 48 years of service.

Visitation Tuesday, April 28, 2026 from 2-7 p.m. with a Funeral Service to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Chapel, 15525 S. 73rd Ave. (155th/Wheeler Dr. & Harlem) Orland Park, IL. To celebrate Claude’s life, the family invites you to wear your favorite color. Rather than offering condolences, they would love for you to share a favorite memory that you have of him.

Burial private at Skyline Memorial Park, Monee, IL.

Express your thoughts and condolences at colonialchapel.com 708-532-5400