Melvin Klaassen

Melvin Klaassen passed away February 14, 2015 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Newton, Kansas to Fred and Hannah Klaassen on March 9, 1926. Melvin married Donna Regier on August 31, 1947.  They remained happily married until Donna’s passing in 2011.  He is survived by two sons, Chuck and wife Liz Klaassen; K. John & wife Valerie Klaassen; two daughters, Linda & husband Gary Harms; Ellen & Husband Rex Byergo; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.  There will be a visitation with family greeting friends at Kidron Bethel Health Care Center in Menno Hall on Friday, February 20, 2015   from 6-8 pm.  A memorial service to honor Melvin’s life will be held at Grace Hill Mennonite Church on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00 am. Memorials may be made out to Camp Mennoscah or Harry Hynes Hospice. Condolences may be left at www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com