Kael R. Klassen, age 29, a resident of Sheboygan, entered eternal life on Friday, April 18, 2014 at his residence.

Kael was born February 13, 1985 in Hillsboro, Kansas.  He was the son of Dr. Darla Reimer and Dr. Richard Klassen.  Kael attended Lincoln High School and graduated with the class of 2003.  He continued his education at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York.  After college Kael moved to Charleston, South Carolina where he was employed at the Sanctuary at Kiawah Island Golf Resort.  He then went on to employment at the Peninsula Grill in Charleston which was known for its 10 pound coconut cakes which were sent worldwide.  Kael also worked at Kauai Island in Hawaii at Peter Merriman's Sea Food Restaurant, Francesca's Restaurant in Chicago and then at the Kohler Company at Riversbend and currently with the banquet and catering division of the Kohler Company.

Kael is survived by his parents:  Darla and Richard, Tucson, AZ; two brothers and one sister-in-law:  Tyler and Ashley Klassen and their son Benjamin, Indianapolis, IN; Ethan Klassen, Tucson, AZ; along with other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held 7:00 p.m. Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home.  Officiating will be Rex D. Perry and David Naidl.  Cremation will take place later at the Harrigan Parkside Crematory and Chapel.  Relatives and friends may call at the Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home on Friday from 5:00 p.m. until the time of services at 7:00 p.m.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to www.harriganparksidefuneralhome.com .

The Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and Crematory, North 11 ^th and St. Clair Streets, Manitowoc, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.