Claassen, Ernest W. (1919-1950)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Jun 1

Birth date: 1919 Sep 16

text of obituary:

FATHER OF FOUR INSTANTLY KILLED BY FALLING TREE

Paso Robles, Calif. — A large congregation attended funeral services at the Second Mennonite church near here on May 22 for Ernest W. Claassen, 30, who was instantly killed May 20 while helping a neighbor fell a large tree. The pastor, Rev. Harley King was in charge of the services.

Mr. Claassen was active in church work, and was president of the choir, Sunday school teacher, and adviser to the Young People’s C. E. at the time at his death. He had recently been elected president of the California Mennonite Sunday School and C. E. Conference.

He leaves his wife, the former Betty Dueck, and four young sons: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Claassen; four brothers and four sisters.

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Jun 8 p. 6
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