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Klaas Kruyshoop Jr., age 74, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday December 15, 2020 in Round Rock, TX after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer. Klaas was born April 17, 1946 in Amsterdam, Holland to Klaas Sr. & Henrietta Kruyshoop. At age 13, he immigrated with his parents to San Antonio, TX. He loved SOCCER, Formula 1 racing, and traveling. He was loved by many. Klaas is survived by his wife, Linda Kruyshoop of 17 years; daughter Kelly Kruyshoop; son Kevin Kruyshoop, his wife Vanessa and granddaughter Jade; step-daughter Carrie Brunken, her husband David Wertheim and grandchildren Dylan and Josephine; and two beloved dogs Spanky & Charlie. Klaas is preceded in death by his parents Klaas Sr. & Henrietta Kruyshoop. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. Graveside service pending.
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Barbara Fletcher (O'Connor)
I don't know if I met Klaas on his first day at Lee, but i do know it was soon after he joined our class. So many of us had long histories as schoolmates that it was often difficult for new sudents to assimilate, but it seemed easy for Klaas. We cut up, joked about everything. He had a great sense of humor, a ready laugh and a gentle spirit. I loved seeing him at our reunion and I'm sorry to learn of his passing. He will be remembered fondly by this old friend.
Jan Maierhofer (Herrington)
For so many ways our school/class was TOO big. I did love all of the others moving around in the halls and the noise of happy students seeing each other in the halls at class change, BUT I really miss knowing someone that I actually went to school with, in the same grade, and just remember the face and not anything about the person. I feel sad that someone that I should have known has passed away and I only remember the face and nothing else. Surely I didn't have classes with him or I would have remembered more about him! I am hoping that it wasn't just me and I didn't take time to visit with more of our classmates. In all accounts, I wish I would have had the oppertunity to have become a closer friend with all that I shared the class with.
May Klaas rest in peace and he will have no more pain and will now be with God again. My love and thoughts for his family and prayers that they heal from any grief they might be burdened with. jh