Claus Meats Inc.

Claus Meats has been family owned and operated for over 60 years supplying Northwest Washington with quality food service products. We strive to exceed your business needs as your supply wholesaler.

Al Claus Owner / Founder (retired) Al and his father Peter founded Claus Meats in 1942. Al worked for the company for 43 years before retiring.	Keith Rodenberger Owner / Operator Keith began at Claus Meats in 1967 as a driver and warehouse worker. He now oversees all aspects of the company.

Kyle Rodenberger Owner / Operator Kyle started in 1991 as a driver and warehouse worker. He now oversees the day to day operations of the company.	Stephanie Korthuis Warehouse / Driver Stephanie joined the company in 2023, she works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.

Art Ivy Butcher Art joined the company in May of 2005 joining his brother, Mike as our primary butchers.	Paul Ackerman Warehouse / Driver Paul joined the company in May of 2018, he works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.

Mike Wolff Warehouse Mike is our "Freezer Guy", he joined the company in 2006 and is responsible for maintaining product inventory and order processing.	Mike Spanier Warehouse / Driver Mike joined the company in April of 2013, he works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.

John Cuneo Warehouse / Driver John joined the company in July of 2024, he works in the warehouse and is also a delivery driver.

Company History

Claus Meats was founded in 1942 by Peter Claus and his son, Al Claus. Since then it’s passed through three generations of owners and is still family owned and operated today.

1942 Peter Claus and his son Al Claus found Stop n' Shop Meat Market
1945 Al hires his 3 brothers, Glynn, Mel, and Chuck
1948 The company name was changed to Peter Claus & Sons
1957 Peter Claus retires and Al Claus takes ownership
1960 The company name was changed to Claus Meats
1962 Al Claus Retires
1966 The shop was moved to its current location on the corner of Cornwall and Carolina
1967 Keith Rodenberger joins the company. His wife Sue is the daughter of Al Claus.
1985 Keith Rodenberger takes ownership of the company
1991 Keith’s son Kyle joins the company
Present Day: Claus Meats continues to operate in full swing making sure everyone in Northwest Washington has plenty of good food to eat.