Claassen, Jacob Bernhard (1887-1941)

Christlicher Bundesbote obituary: 1941 Aug 19 p. 15

Birth date: 1887 Nov 23

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1941 Aug 6 p. 5

text of obituary:

JACOB B. CLAASSEN FATALLY INJURED IN AUTO-TRACTOR-COLLISION

Jacob Bernhard Claassen, a son of Jacob and Agathe, nee Janzen, Claassen was born near Beatrice, Nebr., on November 23, 1887. His early educational opportunities included attendance at the Parochial school; he graduated from the Preparatory School of Hillsboro, Kansas. he also attended the Beatrice Business College.

He was baptized on the confession of his faith in Jesus Christ and joined with the Mennonite church on June 5, 1906. For about fifteen years he farmed near Blue Springs. He also spent some time in the Western States and Canada. In 1933 he moved to the place where he has since resided.

On February 8, 1934, he was married to Katherine E. Wiebe. This union was blessed with two children. Mr. Claassen was an active member of the church, serving as a member of the building committee an as a teacher of an adult Bible class. He enjoyed reading extensively, spending much of his spare time in preparation for his class. Sunday morning, July 20, commenting on the application of the lesson text, he emphasized and lamented the fact that church members generally were not living examples of the Christ-life.

The Mennonite obituary: 1941 Aug 26 p. 13