Kathleen Classen

Kathleen Ruth Classen, 87, of Columbus, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022.

The Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Thursday, November 17 at Saint Isidore's Catholic Church in Columbus. The family will receive friends that morning from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in Fort McPherson National Cemetery at a later date alongside husband Jim and son Steven.  Funeral Arrangements are being handled by McKown Funeral Home.

Kathleen was born in Humphrey, Nebraska on November 17, 1934, to Lawrence and Mary Fehringer.  She married James Classen on May 20, 1954.  James passed on February 6, 2002.

Kathleen was a long-term member of Saint Isidore's Catholic Church.  She enjoyed china painting, playing pool, and the card game pitch.

Kathleen is survived by her brother Gerald Fehringer and sisters Sylvia Classen and Doris Schoening; children Cyndi (Greg) Contreras and Terry (Jayne) Classen and 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by son Steven and husband Jim.

At Kathy's request, memorial donations will be applied toward an honorarium for Saint Isidore's.

Kathy's family wishes to thank Meridian Gardens, Hospice of Columbus Community Hospital, and good friend Virginia for their kindness and care of Kathleen during her failing health.