Wanda E. Claassen
1927 - 2015 | Obituary
Wanda E. Claassen, 88, passed away June
30, 2015, at Newton Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1927 in
Inman, Kansas to Henry P. and Maria Ediger Nachtigal.
Wanda graduated from the Bethel
Deaconess Hospital Nursing Program in1948 and greatly enjoyed her
career as a caregiver, especially working with newborn babies.
She was married to Donald E. Claassen
and was a loving wife and mother while raising a family on their farm
in North Newton. Donald passed away in 1974.
Her life took a new direction, and she
married Albert J. Loganbill and moved to Dana Point, California. They
eventually returned to Newton and Albert also preceded her in death.
Wanda was a lifelong member of Bethel
College Mennonite Church.
Wanda's greatest joy was her family.
She loved visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her
eyes lit up whenever they entered in the room. She was deeply loved
and will be greatly missed.
She is survived by her daughters:
Joleen Claassen and Debra (Claassen) Van Vleck (Steve); son: David
Claassen (Michelle), granddaughters: Cara (Eshelman) Kliewer (Chris),
Cristina (Eshelman) Webster (John), Emily (Van Vleck) Tucker
(Jeremy), grandsons: William Van Vleck (Kelley Boes), Dylan Claassen
and Jhett Claassen; and great-granddaughters: Ava Kliewer, Vivian
Kliewer and Eleanor Tucker.
A memorial service for family and
friends is scheduled at a later date. Petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com.
