Arthur Rasmussen, 93, died September 20 at home with family present.
He was born February 24, 1920 to William and Frieda (Christensen) Rasmussen in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
His parents and brothers, Howard, Harry and Raymond preceded him in death.
Arthur enlisted in the Army Air Corps July 8, 1941. Attending classes at Scott Field, IL, he was chosen to "volunteer." The assignment took him to Karachi India. There he was with the First Ferrying Group of the 10th Air Force flying the Hump as a radio operator in a C-47, transporting supplies from India to Kunming, China. He also served with the Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force. He later served in Japan during the Korean Conflict.
He married June Downen and moved to Colorado in 1958. He worked as an electronic technician at Lowry AFB, Ent AFB, NORAD, Peterson Field, and Ampex Corp.
Art was devoted to his family, and always willing to help others. He enjoyed numerous travels and camping trips. Art was an avid fisherman and also enjoyed hunting and repairing electronics.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, June, children: Julie Ong (Howard), Tom (Vickie), Tim (Janet), Jane Peplaw (Tim), Jim, Christine Thomson (Jim), John (Shannon), and Rachel Novotny (Rod) and grandchildren: David, Katherine, Emily, Maria, Gabriella and Annie.
A vigil will be held October 1, at 6PM at Swan Law Funeral Home. A funeral mass will be October 2, at 11:30AM at St. Paul Catholic Church. Burial will take place in Illinois.
Donations may be made to Boy Scout Troop 1 of St. Paul Catholic Church.
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Julie,
My heart pours out to you and your family during this loss. I would not have known until I read about it in the church bulletin today. May God Bless your family dearly. Linda (Santistevan) Jennings, a childhood friend.
October 13, 2013
Art will be missed by all who knew him. There will be an empty seat on the boat, at the ice fishing hole and at the campsite. Art was a kind and intelligent man who loved to help us, especially if it involved fixing something. Together, Art and June have a beautiful family instilled with the values that are difficult to find today. Art lives on.
Larry, Ginny and Emily Fennell
October 1, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. My childhood memories are filled with great adventures with Art and Tim. A terrific Father and role model. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ralph Janitell and the Janitell Family.
September 30, 2013
I will be praying for the repose of thr soul of Art Rasmussen and for family and friends gathering for vigil and funeral Mass in union with St. Therese of the Child Jesus and the guardian angels.
September 30, 2013
Rachel - I am SO sorry for your loss. Prayers being sent for you and your family.
Lisa Baecker
September 30, 2013
Dear June and Family,
Although we can't be with you at this time, there is no distance that can stop our prayers from reaching you. We pray that as you prepare to honor Art that your memories will bring gentle laughter which may act as a soothing balm to your grief. May you be strengthened by the word of God and His promise of eternal life, which awaits Art and all true believers.
“I say to you, you will weep and mourn, while the world rejoices; you will grieve, but your grief will become joy.... and no one will take your joy away from you.”
John 16:20,22
Love
Mike and Donna Thomson
September 30, 2013
So sorry for your Loss. Praying for you and your family,may God ease your sorrow. Rachel I love you!!!! Hugs,Dawn Wendling
September 28, 2013
Art was a special friend to us & we will miss him, his laugh, & pranks forever. He was always sharp and full of humor & fun. We send all his family hugs and hope your memories help you deal with his passing. Jim & Juli Heintz
September 27, 2013
I am thinking of you and your family with the loss of your father. No matter what the age, it is a realization that your parent is gone and you now are to carry into the future the love you had from them.
September 25, 2013
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