Kurt K. Rasmussen, 56, died at his home on Thursday, July 20, 2006 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Racine on May 9, 1950 to Henry and Bernice (nee: Nielsen) Rasmussen. On August 19, 1978 he married the former Barbara Lynn Olson. Kurt served his country in the Mediterranean with the US Navy during the Vietnam War and re-enlisted for six more years in 1992 during the Bosnian War with 128th Air National Guard. Kurt was a proud member of I.B.E.W. Local 430. Although an electrician by training, he received more gratification from teaching than applying his trade. He loved sharing his knowledge at both the high school and technical college levels. Kurt enjoyed his free time fishing, watching NASCAR and spending his time with Barbara and Justin. In addition to his loving wife, Barbara of Racine and son, Justin Rasmussen of Appleton, he is survived by his mother, Bernice Rasmussen; sister, Barbara Rasmussen; brother, Leif Rasmussen of Whitehall, WI; father-in-law, James Olson of Mesa, AZ; brothers-in-law, Tom Olson of El Paso, TX, James Olson of Anoka, MN; aunt, Irene Berg of Milwaukee; uncle, Ernie (Ginny)Boye of Racine, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other family members. His father, Henry Rasmussen; sister, Lois McClure and mother-in-law, Grace Olson preceded him in death. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery on Friday, August 4, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. for the celebration on Kurt’s life with Rev. Dr. Stephen D. Samuelson officiating. Inurnment will follow after military honors. Memorials in Kurt’s name have been suggested to the American Cancer Society and Covenant Home Hospice. Barb and Justin wish to thank everyone at Covenant Home Hospice, especially Enoc and Barb and Dr. Aileen Benjakul from the VA Clinic in Union Grove for the loving care their entire family received during Kurt’s illness.
Rob & Michele Faust says
Barb & Justin,
You and your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Marilyn Giuntini says
My deepest sympathy to Justin and his family with the passing of his father. My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Giuntini
Rachel Casper says
Barb & Justin,
All of us here at the KLC office are thinking of you. If you need anything at all we are here for you!
Take Care,
Rachel
Mary Beth Richardson says
Barb and Justin, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers and sympathy go out to you. No one can understand or feel your loss but our love is there for you and hopefully these thoughts will give you comfort.
Mary Beth Richardson
Chris Allen says
Justin,
My sympathy on the loss of your father.
He will always be remembered in your life for all those special moments you shared. Cherish them.
Tom Olson & Bill Lewis says
We will always be grateful for knowing Kurt. He has left us with so many lasting gifts��_his caring, his smile, his unique perspectives, his incredible knowledge, and especially his acceptance and love.
Me ke aloha, Tom & Bill
Michelle R George says
My condolences to the Rasmussen family, I shall keep you and Kurt in my prayers.
Michelle
Russell King says
Love you aunt barb and justin we will all miss him
John Tolly says
Justin, mere words can never be enough to comfort someone at such a time as this. All I can offer is my support, a listening ear, and prayer for you and your mom.
Chris Monahan says
Barb and Justin,
We are so sorry for your loss and send our deepest sympathy. May God’s love fill your hearts as you celebrate Kurt’s life for love and time are the greatest healers.
Barry Duffy says
Kurt was a truly selfless and caring friend. With his depth and breadth of knowledge and skill in all things mechanical, I will always remember his willingness to assist ‘anyone’ who enlisted his expertise to solve problems. There was nothing broken (short of a nuclear reactor) that he could not fix. This is only one of a multitude of reasons why he was so unique and my best friend for 33 years. I’ll surely not see his like again.
Julie Morrison says
Barb and Justin-
I just wanted to send my sympathies for your loss.
Julie
ANNE CASHMAN says
MY CONDOLANCES TO FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MY GOD’S PEACE AND STRENGTH SUPPORT YOU IN THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
Barbara Jackson says
I pray that the loving memories, celebrating Kurts life will comfort the family in this time of great sorrow.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.
Squires Family says
Aunt Barb & Justin. Our heart felt thoughts and prayers are with you both. We are thankful for all the fun times we were able to share over the years and will continue to have great memories forever! Move over Mom, trouble is on the way!
Love you guys!!
Bernice Rasmussen says
Kurt,
You were my son. A loving son, my oldest son. Though we lived far away from each other, you always stayed close to me and close in my heart. I miss you. I love you.
Mom
Barbara J. Rasmussen says
Kurt was a sensitive, kind hearted man. I can’t remember a time that he would be too busy to talk to anyone. He also would help anyone that needed help, if he was able to. Kurt would drop everything if anyone in his family needed him. He was not a complainer. He had the “whatever will be, will be” attitude. Kurt was a terrific guy!
I will miss you, my dear brother. You are in our Lord’s hands now. He decided that your suffering on earth was over.
Until we meet again,
Your loving sister, Barb
Brett Bolman says
As a boy and young man it was always fun to visit and listen to your insights. You never had a bad word to say, rather you showed me a different way to look at things. You probably didn’t even know you were making an impact. Thanks for helping me to look at life from a funny angle with an ironic bent. Uncle Kurt, I salute you.
kyle willett says