Henry E. Klassen

  • Henry E. Klassen
  • Date of Passing: August 19, 2024
  • Born: November 28, 1943

Obituary

Henry Klassen peacefully passed into Eternity on August 19th, 2024, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach, MB.

He is survived by Nettie, his beloved wife of 58 years, and six daughters: Loretta (Dwight) Wiebe, Rylee (Ben), Acacia, Seth (Rebecca), Kai; Martha (Ron) Goertzen, Jesse (Christine), Mikayla (Kendall), Janaya (Jesse), Hannah, Angeleah (Erich), Jolannah; Sharon (Boyd) Kliever, Kade (Alana), Keagan, Keturah, Karah, Keziah, Kilah, Kayleah, Keyandrah, Kayson; Phyllis; Joyce (John) Wolfe, Ezra, Josiah, Elijah; Candace (Norman) Bueckert, Oliver, Damian, Sophie, Claytin, Levi, Julia; as well as 10 great-grandchildren.

Henry was born to Frank and Anna Klassen on November 28th, 1943, in Steinbach. He grew up in the Grunthal area and attended the Gravelridge school, completing grade 8. After school, he worked a variety of jobs. He was baptized as a teenager, and met Mom when they attended the same young people’s group at the Spencer Bergthaler Church. They got married on October 3rd, 1965, and then started their life together, raising six daughters and building up a successful broiler farm located between Steinbach and Grunthal. In 2007, they retired to the outskirts of Steinbach into a beautiful home they built and enjoyed with their family for the next 17 years. This past June, Henry and Nettie moved into Woodhaven.

Some hobbies Dad enjoyed were: playing baseball – enjoying both organized teams or fun games of scrub with the family, taking his family on road trips, wood carving, floor curling with Nettie in the last few years, bus tours to various places, and always supporting his kids and grandkids in sports and track meets.

Dad was always involved in church serving the people around him. Some positions included Sunday School Superintendent, deacon, and missions committee member. He was very active in the League for Life organization and with Special Olympics.

Dad was often reading his Bible and leading us in family devotions. We are forever grateful for his spiritual guidance and his example over the years. He has left a legacy that reaches beyond his time here on earth.

A come & go viewing will be held Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

The livestreamed funeral service will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, at 3:00 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB., with viewing one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow at Heritage Cemetery, Steinbach, MB.

Funeral Details

Come and Go Viewing

  • Birchwood Funeral Chapel
  • 162 PTH 52 W, Steinbach
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • August 24, 2024 - 7:00 pm

Funeral Service

  • Birchwood Funeral Chapel
  • 162 Highway 52 W, Steinbach
  • Directions: (Google Map)
  • August 25, 2024 - 3:00 pm

Arrangements

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