Jacob “Jake” Klassen

Obituary

Jacob “Jake” Klassen, age 80 of Steinbach, Manitoba, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Bethesda Regional Health Centre, Steinbach MB.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years and 9 months, Susan (nee Reimer) Klassen, their 5 daughters and their families: Susan (Barry) Campbell, Kacey (Rafa), McKayla, Jordan, and Colton; Catherine (Lynn) Plett, Cassidy (Gideon) and daughter Shiloh, Riley; Rosanne (Peter) Carroll, Lawrence, Leah, Nolan; Helena (Donald) Jacobsen, Nate (Morgan), Tyler, Natalie; Rachel (Jon) Elias, A.J. (Abigail) and daughter Amelia, Keller (Aaliyah), Leala.

He was predeceased by his parents, Frank and Anna Klassen, and several siblings.

Jake was born on March 7, 1945. He married Susan on July 28, 1968. Between 1969 and 1979 they were blessed with five daughters. In his life time Jake worked several different jobs, including construction, concrete work, missions, and finally Lund Boats. Due to back issues Jake was unfortunately forced into early retirement at the age of 60. During this time he spent many hours doing wood work, yard work, planting flowers and working in the garden with his wife, Sue. Jake was the most passionate about his children, his grandchildren and in the last 22 months his great-granddaughters. Jake loved his Saviour and was so excited to get to meet him.

The viewing will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., at Birchwood Funeral Chapel, Steinbach, MB.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church, 360 McKenzie Ave, Steinbach, MB., with viewing one hour prior to the service.

Interment to follow at Grunthal Cemetery.