 Home | Recent News | Newton | Claassen Family | Printme 14 Dec 2007 Claassen family has history of strong ties to ManorCornelius Claassen was a member
of the original board of directors
founding Presbyterian Manor and
was treasurer for many years.
He was also financial advisor to
the Rev. Dr. George Nelson, pastor
of the First Presbyterian Church of
Newton.
Dr. Nelson fostered the idea of
caring for the elderly and brought it
to reality under sponsorship of the
church.
Cornelius became a member of the
board of the United Presbyterian
Foundation of Kansas when it was
first organized in 1948. As president
of Newton’s Kansas State Bank, he
was immediately elected treasurer of
the foundation and continued in that position until his retirement from
the board in 1968, when he
continued to serve on the Manor’s
Advisory Committee. Following is
an excerpt from George Nelson’s
memoirs:
“There is nothing that [I] can say
to adequately express [my]
appreciation for Mr. Claassen. We
have been closely associated over
the years in all phases of the
financial development of the
Foundation and Newton
Presbyterian Manor. The annuity
system, which is a part of the
Foundation finances, is directly the
development of Mr. Claassen.”
Cornelius’ wife, Addie, also was
a vital member of the Manor who
volunteered faithfully in a variety
of ways.
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