Jurgen Klaus

Rest in peace, Jurgen. Cheers to you, the best soccer coach ever. Your kindness and genuine passion for building strong soccer players were unmatched, but more than that, you taught us the values and lessons needed to grow into strong, independent women. Soccer truly is life, and you lived it fully, inspiring all of us along the way. With deep appreciation and gratitude, I will always cherish the wonderful memories and lessons we shared with you as our coach. Rest in peace, Jurgen.

Jurgen was such a great man, and an incredible coach. I feel so lucky to have played under him for many years, and his dedication, devotion, encouragement and kindness will always be remembered. He was a man who influenced many, and will be missed by all. Rest easy, friend.

R.i.p Jurgen Klaus , you were one of the best soccer coaches we had with are women's German Canadian soccer club. You will be missed ⚽🤍🙏🩵- Dani

To the Klaus family, I am sending heartfelt condolences. Jurgen was a very nice man and someone I will truly miss.

RIP Jurgen. My friends and I have fond memories of playing on your women's soccer team as young adults. Without you, many of us would have hung up our cleats as we left high school. Thank you for your contributions to girls and womens soccer in London. You have not only made an impact on our generation, but set the culture for future generations of female soccer players to keep playing throughout their lives.

Jurgen was one of those rare souls. As a friend, he brought warmth, humor, wisdom, and support to everyone around him. He had a great love of sports, expecially soccer. It was a pleasure to have Jurgen as a member of our foursome. He always wanted to win but encouraged us all to do better. Rarely did he miss the nineteenth where the camaraderie shone through. We will miss him dearly. Our sincere condolences to the family and friends.

Condolences to the Klaus Family on the passing of Juergen. A friend, a leader and soccer opponent. I will always have fond memories of Juergen.

RIP Jurgen, it was a pleasure and honour knowing you a true gent. I thank you for your advice through the years at the club you left behind a great legacy for us all to follow.

A great person who left an impact on many. We have fond memories of knowing Jurgen for 50 years. My condolences to his family , a hard loss, but he will always be with you. Ken & Cheryl Borrows

Jurgen Klaus was a great man! He personified the love of soccer down at the German Club. My wife and I always enjoyed running into him at the club and seeing his big smile. He told the best stories. I fondly remember one particular summer night out on the patio when he sat with me and some other GCFC Masters players for a couple of hours, just talking and having a great time. I am very grateful for his kindness, generosity, and friendship, and will miss him dearly. Rest in peace, Jurgen!

Knowing Jurgen through the years was our pleasure. He was a fine soccer coach, player and friend. Jurgen most of all was a man of great character. He was as a devoted friend, empathetic, and looked for the best in others. His smile was infectious… Jurgen will not ever be forgotten. He is an example of a true and caring friend.

Jurgen was an amazing coach, but more importantly he was a kind and caring person. He changed the game for women in the London area football community. His legacy will live on in his, friends, family and players <3.

I started working at London Life in fall 67 where Jurgen was my shift supervisor. He was great boss who mentored all the trainees. I moved on in 69 as my career expanded into other ares, but I did run into him a number of times over the following years. I have fond memories of Jurgen with his helpful and happy demeanour. He will be missed by all who knew him.

I feel incredibly lucky that I had you as a coach and friend. I loved our car rides together to games and our chats. You will be missed and I will pass on many of the lessons and skills you taught me to our girls. You truly were one of the best. Morgan #14

No one will ever forget Jurgen’s legacy at the gcan. Sending love and care to your family. Will miss you around the club!

Jurgen was a great guy.... I had the pleasure of playing with him when I joined the GCFC masters. He was my D partner in indoor soccer. What a great smart player on the field and off the field. We all from the masters program as well as the soccer community will surely miss this great man.. RIP my friend..

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Lots of wonderful soccer memories thanks to Jurgen. My sincerest sympathies to his family and loved ones.

I had the pleasure of playing soccer with Jurgen for many years at the German Canadian Football Club. As one of the few players that spoke German, Jurgen and I had a connection and shared many stories of our time in Germany. As a fellow GCFC board member for many years, I know firsthand the passion he had for soccer and how proud he was of the women's teams he coached. After 21 years of friendship, it was hard to say good-bye to my dear friend. It was a blessing to know Jurgen and develop the friendship that we had. The legacy he leaves behind will last lifetimes.

Jurgen, you were such an incredible influence on me as a coach, and as a proponent of women's football. Your care, dedication and selflessness inspired me, and many others in so many ways. I will miss you incredibly and will think of you often.

Jurgen was such a an amazing contributor to the soccer community in London, especially for young women. He was also a wonderful mentor to many people trying to help out in various capacities, myself included. He will be dearly missed. Rest in peace Jurgen.

Hard to believe I met my cousin 54 years ago. He came to visit Hamburg and kept coming back. London CA was his home, and we enjoyed being part of the family there over the years and watching the famiy grow, vacations, christenings, weddings, getting together. This summer Hamburg was where we met. Still introducing me to cousins I had not seen since childhood. He always made you feel included, comfortable, no matter where.