John Klasen

John Klasen passed away peacefully, after a short illness, surrounded by family at Stratford Hospital on June 19, 2026, in his 70th year.

 

The loving husband of Jane for 45 years, John was the proud dad of Jeff and Nicole Klasen, Michelle and Mike Holden, Kristi and Brian Hoogstra and Bryan Klasen and the Papa of Priscilla and Rosalie Klasen, Lincoln and Parker Holden, and Zack and Reseda Hoogstra.

 

He was the brother of Gerty and Henk Ottens, Jane and Bill Krul, Irene and Bernie Dobben and Stan and Charlene Klasen, and the brother-in-law of Ed and Audry Rooseboom, Marg and Christian Pauquet, Harry and Marielle Rooseboom, Rick Rooseboom, Al and Jeanette Rooseboom and Sandra and Peter Visscher.

 

John will be missed by many nieces, nephews, friends and neighbours. He was predeceased by his parents, George and Alice Klasen.

 

John was a man deeply rooted in his faith, guided by his love of Christ and a strong work ethic that shaped every aspect of his life. More than anything, he loved his wife, children, grandchildren and family, and nothing brought him greater joy than spending time with those he loved most. Through nearly seven decades of hard work, service and dedication to others, he touched countless lives and left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

 

 

He was...
Never afraid of hard work.
Never one to sit idle.
Never missed work.
Never missed an opportunity to help, volunteer or lend a hand.
Never let sickness slow him down.

 

 

He...
Always placed Christ first.
Always loved his family, no matter what.
Always willing to help others.
Always working on a project.
Always had to win.

 

He...
Loved the outdoors.
Loved working in the yard and caring for his property.
Loved camping, motorbiking and spending time in nature.
Loved a good stout beer.
Loved staying active and productive.
Loved using even his vacations to work on a project or help someone in need.

 

 

Cremation has taken place.

 

Friends and family are invited to visitation at Blyth Christian Reformed Church on Thursday, June 25 from 5-8 p.m. Funeral service will follow on Friday, June 26 at 11 a.m. The service will be streamed on the Blyth CRC YouTube Channel. Pastor Bart Eisen officiating.

 

In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy donations to Mission to Haiti Canada would be appreciated.

 

Donation cheques may be sent to Box 199, Blyth, N0M 1H0.

 

Condolences may be left at riversidefuneralhome.ca