Elmer Glen Klassen, 82, died Sept. 19 in Wichita.

He was born July 2, 1929, in Hillsboro to David S. and Ann (Friesen) Klassen. He was a publisher.

He married Leonore G. Friesen on March 27, 1988, in Newton. She preceded him in death, as did his brother, Leonard Klassen.

He is survived by two sisters, Berniece Friend of Newton and Doris A. Shultz of Wichita.

His funeral will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Jost Funeral Home in Hillsboro, officiated by the Revs. Ray Adams, Dan Quinlin, and Ken Shultz. Burial will be at Springfield Cemetery of rural Hillsboro.

The family will receive guests from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Jost Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent to the family via jost@jostfuneralhome.com. A memorial has been established with International Christian Enterprise Inc.