Mark Thomas Claassen

Mark Thomas Claassen, 58, of Kasson, MN passed away on Monday, October 25, 2021, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, MN.

Mark was born on November 12, 1962, in Rochester, MN to Douglas and Kathleen (Doyle) Claassen.  He attended Hayfield High School and then went on to help his father, Chief Doug after he suffered a neck injury during a struggle with a suspect.   Mark worked for McLane Trucking in Northfield, MN as a forklift operator for many years.  He was always tinkering with anything that had an engine.  He loved spending time with his family and friends and was always one to help anyone out.  He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and being outdoors.  He also loved to watch Nascar and was a huge Jeff Gordon fan.  Mark was a huge supporter of law enforcement and the “Back the Blue”.

Mark is survived by his mother, Kathy Claassen of Kasson, MN; sister, Jean (Donnie) Allen of Kasson, MN; brother, Bill Claassen of Kasson, MN; nieces and nephews, Amber Claassen of Rochester, MN, Crystal (Dale) Diercks of Byron, MN, James Claassen of Pine Island, MN, DJ Allen of Kasson, MN, Mollie Allen of Kasson, MN; and several great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Doug Claassen.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 28, 2021, at Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7 ^th St SE in Kasson.  A private family service will be held with Pastor Pete Wyttenbach officiating.  Inurnment will be in Saint Margaret’s Cemetery in Mantorville, MN.

To share a special memory or condolence please visit www.czaplewskifuneralhomes.com, Czaplewski Family Funeral Homes, 801 7th St SE Kasson, MN 55944 (507) 634-6510. Blessed be his memory.