Klippenstein, John J. (1913-2001)

"Mennonite Brethren Herald" obituary: 2001 Oct 12 p. 27

Birth date: 1913 Sep 9

text of obituary:

JOHN J. KLIPPENSTEIN

John J. Klippenstein of Herbert, Sask. passed away Apr. 14. He was born Sept. 9, 1913 to Johann and Maria Klippenstein in Zentral, Russia. His mother died when he was 5. In 1921 his father married Helen Kasper, a widow with 4 children. In 1924 the family immigrated to Main Centre, Sask. He accepted Christ at 12 and was baptized in 1931, joining Main Centre MB Church. He served as church treasurer for many years. He married Mary K. Schroeder June 23, 1940. In 1950 they bought a farm near Main Centre. He was an enthusiastic farmer. In 1981 they semi-retired to a small farm near Herbert. He farmed, travelled, read, curled and enjoyed the various school and extra-curricular activities of his children and grandchildren. In 1998 they retired to Herbert, where he continued with yard work and gardening. He had heart surgery and radiation treatment for prostate cancer in 1991; the cancer eventually killed him. He had a keen sense of humour, a quick smile and a hearty laugh. He cherished his family deeply, affirming them in who they were and what they did. Predeceased by 4 stepbrothers, 1 sister, 1 brother and 2 half-sisters, he is mourned by Mary; daughters Verna Reimer of Chilliwack, B.C., Velma Wiens of Beechy, Sask., Diana Martens of Herbert, Carol Siebert of Main Centre and Elaine Isaak of Niverville, Man.; 13 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; 2 half-sisters and 4 half-brothers.