August 25,2012. Mr. Klassen was born in Chattanooga to Lewis and Bernadette Klassen.
He attended Notre Dame Elementary and High Schools. He was a veteran of the United
States Marine Corps and retired from Terminex. He was a former Grand Knight of
Knights of Columbus Council 6099. He was preceded in death by infant daughters, Mary
Catherine and Mary Kathleen Klassen; his parents; brothers, Lewis Edward, Thomas,
Joseph Patrick, Charles, and William Klassen; and sisters, Doris Klassen and Margaret
Suddeth.
Survivors include his son, Link Edward Klassen and his wife Karen; grandchildren, Zachary, Keri and Hannah Klassen; sister, Helen Saylor and her husband, Charles; brother, Jerry Klassen and his wife, Sandra; former wife and lifelong friend, Ginny Stone; and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Graveside services will be held 11:30 Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at the Chattanooga National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home from 6-9 Monday evening.
Memorial donations may be made to Notre Dame High School, 2701 Vernon Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404.
