Michael D. Klassen

Michael Duane Klassen, of Urich, Missouri was born January 29, 1957 in Grand Island, Nebraska the son of Raymond and Anna Marie (Jacobson) Klassen. He departed this life on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his home in Urich at the age of 60 years, 8 months and 1 day.
Michael was a self employed heavy equipment operator. Earlier he had worked as a livestock farmer and at the feed lots in Nebraska. Michael was very artistic and could make anything out of nothing. He was known as “Mr. Handyman” and could fix anything. He was an avid Nebraska Cornhuskers fan and enjoyed hunting and collecting arrowheads.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Michael is survived by his companion, Debbie Jay of the home; 6 children, Jeff Klassen, Clinton, Missouri, Shaun Klassen, Leavenworth, Kansas, Michelle Klassen, Green Bay, Wisconsin, Brian Klassen, Madison, Wisconsin, William Klassen and wife Brittany, Clover, Wisconsin, Micheal Klassen, West Plains, Missouri; 4 grandchildren; his mother, Anna Marie "Amy" Klassen, Norfolk, Nebraska; a brother, Rick Klassen, Norfolk, Nebraska; two sisters, Annette Kunzman, Lincoln, Nebraska, Mary Jo Fay, Moville, Iowa; other relatives and friends.
Funeral Mass was held Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Urich, Missouri with cremation to follow the service.
Family suggests memorial contributions may be made to the Urich Volunteer Fire Department.