Michael James Mauser, 49, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Bellevue, passed away on January 22, 2014.

He was a Loss Prevention Coordinator with Dow Corning/HSC. He also worked with KCTCS as a state fire rescue instructor. Mike is the only non citizen named to the Chinese fire bureau, he was a member of the IAFF #3751, member of the St. Bethlehem Fire Department, past member of the Bellevue-Dayton Fire Department, he was a high school chemistry mentor for Clarksville and Montgomery County Schools, avid outdoorsman, loved to fish and canoe, also loved photography.

He was preceded in death by mother, Audrey Mauser. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Jennie Mauser of Clarksville, TN, father, Jim Mauser, son, Bryan Mauser, daughter, Lauren (deceased) Eric Mauser- Ferguson, brother, Mark Mauser half brother, David Bunnell half brother, Mitchell Bunnell half sister, Nancy Cline, half sister, Judy Ballard, grandson, Bryson James Mauser.

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