Rasmussen, Jon (1945 - 2016)

RASMUSSEN, WILLIAMS, RICHARDSON, COX, SMITH

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 11/27/2016 at 15:57:51

Name of deceased: Jon Weston Rasmussen

Aged: 71 yrs, 5 mo, 2 days

Residence: Kirkman, IA

Born: June 7, 1945; Harlan, IA

Died: Nov. 9, 2016; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, IA

Funeral services: Monday, Nov. 14, 2016; United Methodist Church, Kirkman, IA; burial was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Kirkman, IA

Survived by: Wife of 51 years, Judy Rasmussen of Kirkman, IA; children, Jason Rasmussen (spouse, Emmalie) of Manilla, IA and Kim Williams of Harlan, IA; grandchildren, Andrea and Zack Williams, and Caylie, Macy and Jonathan Rasmussen; brother, Mike Rasmussen (spouse, Suzanne) of Kirkman, IA; half-sister, Elsa (spouse, Walter) Richardson of Hewitt, TX; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Marvin and Iva Mae (nee Cox) Rasmussen; grandson, Matthew Williams

Education: attended grade school near Kirkman, IA, and then attended the newly formed Irwin-Kirkman School; he graduated with the class of 1963.

Religious affiliation: Lifelong member, Kirkman United Methodist Church, Kirkman, IA

Military service: Jon served his country when he joined the U. S. Army Reserves; he was honorably discharged in January 1972.

Marriage: Judy Smith; July 17, 1965; Harlan Methodist Church, Harlan, IA

Employment: After high school, Jon started working at the Gearhart Lumber Company out of Harlan while still helping his father on the family farm. Later, with his father, Marvin, and his brother, Mike formed MJM Farms, Inc. After that, he drove a school bus for Irwin-Kirkman schools for 9 years, and enjoyed working as a Park Manager at the Elk Horn Recreational Area Park prior to his retirement.

Hobbies/Interests: camping; fishing; watching NASCAR and Monday Night Football; playing cards; loved farming and spending time with his grandchildren

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com