Edward R. C. Classen
HESSTON - Edward R. C. Classen, 87, passed away Friday (Nov.
13, 2009) at Schowalter Villa in Hesston.
He was born on March 8, 1922, in Meade, the son of Peter L.
and Sarah Reimer Classen.
He had worked as a truck driver with King Construction Co.
for more than 30 years. He was a member of Koerner Heights Mennonite Brethren
Church in Newton and had volunteered at Victory in the Valley in Wichita for
many years.
On July 30, 1944, he married Sara Reimer. She passed away on
April 2, 2006.
He is survived by his three children: Regina Yoder of
Newton, Marjorie Sommerfeld and husband Lyle of Andover, and Dale Classen and
wife Anita of Salem, Ore.; two brothers, Levi Classen and Clarence Classen;
five sisters; Agnes Schertz, Linda Goossen, Dora Ehmann, Alvera Thiessen and
Evelyn Fisher; 12 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.
Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Schowalter Villa
Chapel in Hesston with Chaplain Bev Baumgartner officiating. The family will
greet friends following the service.
Private family graveside services will be in Hesston
Cemetery in Hesston.
Memorials may be sent to Schowalter Villa or Victory in the
Valley in care of Miller Funeral Home, 107 S. Lancaster St., Hesston, KS 67062.
