Lottie Reimer Klassen

Lottie R (Plett) Klassen, 87, of Neepawa, MB was born October 7, 1935 to Frank P and Katherine P (Reimer) Plett near Landmark, MB.  She suffered a massive stroke on Monday, May 8, 2023 and passed away at 10:15pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Neepawa Health Center.

In her youth, she was baptized in the Kleinegemeinde Church.  She was part of the Living Hope Church at Eden, MB, and was faithful to Jesus until her death.

She entered the bonds of Holy Matrimony with Peter B Klassen on October 13, 1962. They shared 60 years of life together. 

In addition to her husband, she will be missed by her five sons and one daughter, Darrell and Christina Klassen of Spencer, WI; Marvin and Barbara Klassen of Horndean, MB; Garry and Rachel Klassen of Arborg, MB; Elaine and Dennis Burkholder of Arborg, MB; Victor and Lydia Klassen of Polonia, MB; Kevin and Veronica Klassen of Riding Mountain, MB.  She is survived by 25 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, three sisters Loreena Dyck, Minna Scharfenberg, and Lydia and Ed Reimer; two brothers David Plett and Norman and Lorna Plett.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by one grandson, Kenneth Klassen; two sisters Edna Pries and Betty Funk; one brother Albert Plett.

Our mom and grandma had a heart for the needy and spent many hours sewing quilt tops, knotting comforters, and knitting toques and socks. She was patient and grateful when she needed our care. We are thankful for the example and legacy she left us.

Viewing will be held at the Neepawa First Baptist Church at 7:00 pm on May 15, 2023.  Funeral services will also be held at the Neepawa Baptist Church at 2:00 pm on May 16, 2023.  Burial will follow at the Rosedale Cemetery.