Henry Klassen

Henry, in his 83rd year, peacefully left us on April 30,2011 to be reunited with his wife Margaret (1999). Loving father of Nick and his wife Ingrid, Henry, and Kathy Gingrich. Lovingly remembered by his seven grandchildren: Christine, Diane, Beth, Erin, Dana, Samuel and Luke. Henry will also be sadly missed by his relatives in Canada and Germany, and his many friends. Henry operated his own construction company and was a co-founder of the German-Canadian Hunting and Fishing Club. The family would like to thank the staff of Pinehaven Retirement Home, Com Care and CCAC for the care and affection that they gave to our Dad.

The Klassen Family will receive friends at the Ratz-Bechtel Funeral Home, 621 King Street West on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be in the Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Mark Ehlebracht of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church officiating. Interment at Parkview Cemetery, followed by a reception and time of fellowship at the Ratz-Bechtel Family Center.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Pride Stables, The Children's Wish Foundation, or to a charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences may be left at www.ratzbechtelfuneralhome.com