Henry Klahsen

Henry Dean Klahsen, age 83, of Aplington, Iowa, was born the son of Klaas and Pearl (Frey) Klahsen on September 5, 1937, in rural Kesley Iowa. Henry graduated from high school. He also attended Hawkeye Community College for two years, studying agriculture. On December 1, 1960, Henry was drafted into the United States Army and was stationed in France. Henry received an honorable discharge on November 30, 1962. After his discharge, Henry worked in construction and trucking.
On May 6, 1966, Henry was united in marriage with Patty Kay Long at the Linden Methodist Church in Waterloo, Iowa. They made their home on Henry’s farm near Aplington. To this union two daughters, Kim and Beth were born. Henry was a lifelong farmer in the Kesley area.
Henry was a member of the Washington Reformed Church in rural Ackley, Iowa, where he served as a deacon. He was also an active member of the Aplington AMVETS Post 102. Henry loved to compete in tractor pulls and was a gifted handyman.
Henry passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Bethany Life in Story City, Iowa. Henry is preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Patty on March 18, 2019; his parents, Klaas and Pearl Klahsen; and one brother, John (Francine) Klahsen.
Henry is survived by two daughters, Kim Mollenbeck of Story City, and Beth Klahsen of Des Moines; one grandson, Kyle Mollenbeck of Hampton; and one brother, William (Shirley) Klahsen of Kesley.
A memorial service was held 2:00 p.m., Friday, April 9, 2021, at Redman Funeral & Cremation Services - Aplington Funeral Chapel in Aplington. Rev. Art Zewert officiated the service. Special music, “Amazing Grace” sung by The Statler Brothers and “Just As I Am” sung by Johnny Cash was played. Burial will be at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to the family. Redman Funeral & Cremation Services in Aplington is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be left at www.redmanfuneral.com