Claassen, Herman J. (1884-1964)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 27 Feb 1964 p. 8

Birth date: 1884

text of obituary:

HERMAN J. CLAASSEN

Herman J. Claassen was born in Germany June 8, 1884. His parents with their children came to the United States in 1888. Here their first home was at Beatrice, Neb. In 1896 they moved to Paso Robles, Calif.

Herman was baptized upon his confession of faith by Elder Jacob Hege on Oct. 27, 1901. From that time until his departure to be with the Lord he was a faithful member of the Willow Creek Mennonite Church.

For fifty years he lived on his ranch at Willow Creek. He reached the age of 70 years, seven months, and 11 days. The Lord took him to his heavenly home Sunday morning, Jan. 19, 1964.

He was united in marriage with Ina Feighnor in the Emmanuel Mennonite Church of Los Angeles on May 7, 1821 [sic 1921].