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Arnold Paul “Pete” Klassen
1928-2024

Arnold Paul “Pete” Klassen, 96 of Hillsboro, passed away on October 10, 2024.

He was born June 14, 1928 to Dietrich S. and Anna (Schmidt) Klassen south of Hillsboro, and resided in or near Hillsboro for his entire life.

His working life spanned from the 1940’s into the 2000’s and varied from farmer, mechanic, radio/television repairman, electrician, and finally focusing as an electrical contractor for the agricultural and beef industries. Always busy, he did eventually transition to enjoying hobbies of tinkering, gardening, and antique radio repair which he continued until the final months of his life.

His expertise at creating or repairing nearly any electrical or electronic device amazed most everyone he came in contact with over the years. It also brought many “projects” to his door and regular requests for service calls in the area and across the region.

He was a respected member of the Hillsboro community, and served on the City Council for several terms in the 1970’s.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Velma (Unruh), and survived by three children Gary (Sue) Klassen, Linda Maudlin, and Allen (Pattie) Klassen, three grandchildren Erika (Wesley) Glock, Randy Klassen, and Lindsay Maudlin, and two great grandchildren Quinton and Gracelyn Glock.

He served in the US Army signal corps from 1951 to 1953 and was a member of the American Legion Hillsboro Post 366 for over 71 years. He worked with the American Legion youth programs for over 20 years.

Internment is planned for the Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Fort Riley on a date yet to be determined.

People wishing to make memorial contributions are requested to send them to the American Legion Post 366 at 405 Floral Dr. Hillsboro, KS 67063 or Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.  Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com

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Interment Funeral

Kansas Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Riley
5181 Wildcat Creek Rd,
Manhattan, KS 66503

Funeral Home in Charge

Jost Funeral Home and Crematory
401 S. Washington St,
Hillsboro, KS
620-947-3622
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