Bert A. Rasmusson Obituary (1918 - 2011)

Bert A. Rasmusson, age 93, of Menomonie, WI passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at the Dunn County Health Care Center in Menomonie. He was born March 22, 1918 in the Town of Dunn, Dunn Co., WI, to Edgar and Clara (Petrick) Rasmusson. Bert was baptized and confirmed at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church where he has been a lifelong member. He was active in the church and enjoyed singing in the choir until just a few years ago. Bert served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1944. He married Inez Long on Oct. 30, 1940. Together they farmed in Town of Menomonie and Red Cedar for many years. Bert also worked at Sanna Dairies for a few years, on the Iron Range in Minnesota as well as working as a carpenter. Bert loved his family and will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Bert is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Inez A son, Jon Rasmusson of Eau Claire A daughter, Sara (Billy) Vansickle of Corpus Christi, TX Three grandchildren, Lisa (David) Silverman of Houston, TX, Christopher Vansickle (Sally) of St. Louis, MO, Bradley (Marie Elizabeth) Vansickle of St. Louis, MO Seven great-grandchildren, Tressa, Emily, Allison, Samantha, Robert, Brandon and Daniella. A brother, Gale Rasmusson of Spring Valley A sister, Lillian Smith of Menomonie Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Clara Rasmusson; three brothers, Ralph, George and Harry Rasmusson; seven sisters, Margaret, Inez, Mavis Severson, Ruth Lehmann, Mildred Hamannn, Irene Mathiason and Helen Kuester. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 25, 2011 at Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church in the Town of Red Cedar, Dunn Co., WI, with Pastor Steven Carlson officiating. There will be visitation at the church one hour prior to the service on Monday. Burial will be in Little Elk Creek Cemetery. Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie is serving the family. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Little Elk Creek Lutheran Church or the Little Elk Creek Cemetery Assoc.