Robert Klassen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Robert Klassen of Long Prairie, Minnesota, born in Albion, Nebraska, who passed away on October 23, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Klassen (Wlaschin) and George Klassen; his wife JoAnn Klassen; his former wife Emily Rachey; his brothers, Joseph and Jerome Klassen; and his grandson Ryan Lee Klassen.
He is survived by: his children, Tim Klassen (Jeanne) of Little Falls, Randy Klassen (Darla) of Hillsboro, ND, Penny Person (Scott) of Maple Grove, Tammy Bengtson (Tim) of St. Cloud and Kandy Christianson (Todd) of Long Prairie; his grandchildren, Stephanie Erickson, Michael Klassen, Tom Klassen, Danielle Johnson, Mitchell Bengtson, Breezy Bengtson, Jordan Campbell, Kristin Bowers, Tyler Christianson and MacKenzie Christianson; his great grandchildren, Athena Specker, Kristopher Klassen, Maegan Erickson, Haley, Evan Klassen, Gauge, Taylor, Jaedyn Klassen, Madden, Braylen Johnson and Bryson Bowers; and his siblings, Merle Klassen (Janice), Leo Klassen (Judy), Florence Streeter and MaryAnn Hinze. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Due to concerns related to COVID-19, masks will be required, and social distancing will be used for seating.
Memorials to the Long Prairie Grey Eagle FFA are preferred in lieu of flowers.
