Paul J. Klass, Jr. of Appleton City, Missouri passed away March 7, 2023 surrounded by family. Paul was born July 28, 1939 in Clinton, Missouri to Paul and Irene Klass.
Paul was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Norma Klass; and precious granddaughter, Tiffany Faddis.
Survivors include Paul’s four children and their spouses, Randy Klass and wife Gwen; Gary Klass and wife Kristina; Kay Hudson and husband Rick; and Karla Stinnett and fiancé Dennis; eight grandchildren, Whitney, Parker, Dirk, Spencer, Sarah, Amanda, Keri, and Rilee Dawn; nine great-grandchildren, Brooke, Lexee, Allie, Eli, Dominic, Damon, Deacon, Kasen, Lane, and Emma; one sister, Ruth Klass; and one nephew, Troy Patterson and wife Joann.
Paul was born in Clinton, Missouri but grew up and went to grade school in Clayton, New Mexico. His family later relocated to Montrose, Missouri where he finished up High School. Later he worked as a rancher, businessman, and lastly a professional truck driver for 15 years.
His many hobbies included fishing, hunting, and camping. But Paul mostly enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren grow up. He enjoyed life and had a little fun along the way. Paul will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
A funeral service will take place Friday, March 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home, 128 S. Main St., Houston, MO. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service time at Evans Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pine Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Paul.
