Richard Rasmussen1947

Published 12:00 am Thursday, June 12, 2008

Dick Rasmussen, 61, of Rochester, died June 10, 2008 unexpectedly at his home.
Dick was born on April 2, 1947 in Austin to Johnny and Betty Jean (Blanchard) Rasmussen. He graduated from Grand Meadow High School in 1965. Dick was a lifetime business man. He was a member of Crosswinds Church in Rochester, the Grand Meadow Gun Club and the Rochester BNI. He was also an avid bicyclist.
Dick is survived by his mother, Betty Rasmussen, Grand Meadow; two sisters, Ann (Kenneth) Hoefs, Grand Meadow, and Kristine (Lawrence) Goplen, North St. Paul; brother, Robert (Janice) Rasmussen, Hayfield; four nieces, Sarah Rasmussen, Faith Rasmussen, Kimberly (Travis) Swarthout, and Melissa (Chip) Cuccio; seven nephews, John (Kari) Rasmussen, Daniel Rasmussen, Samuel Rasmussen, Aaron Rasmussen, Nathan (Patricia) Goplen, Nicholas (Angela) Goplen, and Nolan (Jennifer) Goplen; also by numerous aunts, uncles, grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow with Pastor Doug Mathers of Crosswinds Church. Interment will be at the Grand Meadow Cemetery.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the Grand Meadow Lutheran Church in Grand Meadow. and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Hindt Funeral Home in Grand Meadow is in charge of arrangements.