Claassen, Peter M. (1858-1950)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1950 Sep 28 p. 4

Birth date: 1858 Mar 4

text of obituary:

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— Funeral services will be conducted at the First Mennonite church Friday afternoon at 3:00 for Peter M. Claassen, 92, retired miller and the last charter member of the First church. He died Tuesday at his home on East Fourth street after a long illness. Born March 4, 1858, he had been a resident of Newton for 72 years. He formerly owned the Claassen Flour mill on East Sixth street, now operated by his son, P. D. Claassen. Also surviving are two daughters, Mary and Agatha Claassen of Newton, 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

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