Gary Gene Rasmussen
May 28, 1940 - June 23, 2014
Obituary
Rasmussen, Gary G.
MADISON-Gary G. Rasmussen, age 74, of Madison, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014, at Agrace HospiceCare. He was born on May 28, 1940, the son of Robert and Ruth (Myren) Rasmussen. Gary graduated from Madison East High School in 1958. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves and worked at the U.S. Postal Service. Gary married Glendolan Henry on Sept. 24, 1960. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, and spending time with his family on the area lakes. Gary always kept a positive attitude and enjoyed “the little things in life”, like eating cookies. He was also an active member of Eastside Lutheran Church. He is survived by his wife, Glendolan; sons, Jeffery Rasmussen, Steven (Lisa) Rasmussen and Kevin (Diane) Rasmussen; eight grandchildren, Ryan (Mary) Rasmussen, Krista (Josh) Schreiner, Michael Rasmussen, Rachel Rasmussen, Charles Rasmussen, Rebecca Rasmussen, Nicholas Rasmussen and Jacob Rasmussen; three step-grandchildren, Jason (Kim Migazzi) Dolphin, Anthony Dolphin and Michael (Abbey) Dolphin; four step-great-grandchildren, Kilian, Corbin, Jayden and Kenzie Dolphin; brothers, Ronald Rasmussen and Edward (Peggy) Rasmussen; a sister, Deborah Selje; sister-in-law, Mary Rasmussen; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, James, Robert and Albert; sister-in-law, Melva June Rasmussen; and brother-in-law, Francis Selje. Funeral services will be held at EASTSIDE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2310 Independence Ln, Madison, at 11:30 a.m., on Saturday, June 28, 2014, with the Rev. Harold Sturm presiding. Burial will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Agrace HospiceCare for all their wonderful care. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson East
Funeral & Cremation Care
5203 Monona Drive
(608)221-5420
Events
Visitation
Sat Jun 28, 2014 @ 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church (Madison) • 2310 Independence Lane, Madison, WI null
Service
Sat Jun 28, 2014 @ 11:30 AM CDT
Eastside Evangelical Lutheran Church (Madison) • 2310 Independence Lane, Madison, WI null
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Memories
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dbakken67@yahoo.com
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sorry for your husband and dads lost i had great times with all of you in past my mom always like coming to your house now my mom sister kay and gary are having a great time in heaven daniel bakken
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Debbie & Glen Foley
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Will miss you at our cousin gatherings, I am very thankful for the time I get to spend with our family. Love Glen & Debbie Foley
JH
john haase
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So sorry to hear of Gary's passing. A really great old-time friend. We double-dated at the prom in 1958. A real gentleman. He even carried his date over the water following the torrential storm that night.
I'll miss him!
John Haase (purgold58@yahoo.com)
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Krista Schreiner
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Hello Grandpa"pa"!!
Of all of the things I will miss, I will miss your goofy voices and silly faces the most. You were always able to make me laugh. I will miss going out on the boat and swimming in the lake, and you telling us that the fish were right underneath us and were going to nibble our toes. I love that you were a man of God. I will always remember the conversations that we had and the love that you shared with me of our Lord. I'm sorry that I made you wear a tux at my wedding even though you didn't want to. You have to admit, you looked so dapper!
I know walking into your house won't be the same again. Not without you sitting in the living room in "your" chair, watching old westerns and eating wafer cookies. I will never get to say "Hello Grandpa-pa!!" and hear you say "Hello Granddaugh-ter!!" back out loud. But you are always in my heart, and I will never stop hearing you there. I love you. And I am going to miss you very much.
Always,
Your Granddaugh-ter
KR
Kevin Rasmussen
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One of my fondest memories: when I served on Church Council - I assisted Pastor with serving communion. Dad attended church a few times with mom - and I was able to serve him communion. What a blessing and memory - to have served dad communion. You are an angel now, singing and praising God in Paradise.
JF
Jackie Frisch
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Dear Glendolan and Family
I was deeply saddened to learn of your great loss. I hope the love you and Gary shared will help comfort you in the days ahead. With Much Sympathy, Jackie Frisch