![]() Roger leaves behind a legacy of unwavering love for the Lord in his wife, children, and grandchildren, who praise and thank the Lord for Roger’s influence and commitment to faith and family. Roger will be remembered for his sly grin, kind heart, hard-working hands, and love for the Willmar Cardinals, Minnesota Vikings, and Minnesota Twins. Roger enjoyed sports, hunting, and the outdoors with his children, who now enjoy those hobbies with their children. He was their #1 fan and rarely missed an opportunity to watch his children on the court and in the field. He was forever proud of his children and grandchildren and their many accomplishments. Roger was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. His unique dance moves are fondly remembered by his children and their friends. ![]() Roger and Nancy enjoyed dancing and twirling the night away on the dance floor. Roger, also known as “Big K,” was well known for his powerful homerun hitting on several local softball teams, including Jaycees and Minnie’s Boys. He was an active church member at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Redeemer Lutheran Church and in the community, including Willmar Jaycees. The family resided in Willmar, where Roger was employed and retired from Bernick’s Pepsi at age 57. Roger and Nancy were blessed with three children: Hahne, Leah and Gabe. On August 22, 1970, Roger was joined in marriage to Nancy (Meyer) and remained faithfully married and an example of enduring love until Roger’s last breath. Roger graduated from Willmar High School in 1961. The Klaassens moved from the family farm in Raymond to Willmar in 1956. Roger was born on February 3, 1943, the eldest of five children born to John and Johanna Klaassen. Memorials are preferred to the Willmar Civic Scholarship Association. Feel free to wear your Willmar Cardinal, Minnesota Twins, or Minnesota Vikings attire in honor of Roger’s love of sports. ![]() The Klaassen family hopes you will join in celebrating Roger’s life. on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Harvey Anderson Funeral Home in Willmar and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. A visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Interment will be at Clover Leaf Cemetery in Willmar. Monday, July 31, at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Willmar. Roger Dean Klaassen, 80, of Willmar, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2023, with his wife and children at his side.
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