Rasmussen, Alyce Ann (Goetz) (1929 - 2019)

RASMUSSEN, GOETZ, HOLLOWAY, SEELEY, SCHMITZ, WEIHS

Posted By: Denise Wurner, Volunteer (email)
Date: 4/27/2019 at 20:32:38

Name of deceased: Alyce Ann Rasmussen (nee Goetz)

Aged: 89 yrs, 6 mo, 4 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: Sep. 17, 1929; Panama, Shelby County, IA

Died: March 21, 2019; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Saturday, March 30, 2019; Pauley Jones Funeral Home, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Union Township Cemetery, Shelby County, IA

Survived by: Children, Cheri Holloway of Kirkman, IA, Barbara Seeley of Harlan, IA, and Rick (spouse, Paulette) Rasmussen of Defiance, IA; sister, Helen Schmitz of Atlantic, IA; sister-in-law, Julia Goetz of Panama, IA; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Al Goetz and Cecilia (nee Weihs) Goetz; husband, Anker; son-in-law; siblings, Donald, William, Agnes and Theresa

Education: Attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Panama, IA, through Grade 8

Religious affiliation: baptized at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Panama, IA

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Anker Rasmussen; Nov. 26, 1945; location not provided

Employment: Not afraid of hard work, she began working at age 13, detassling corn, babysitting or waitressing in the area. At 16, she began working at the “Chicken Hut” in Harlan, IA. After years of working, she was able to buy the Harlan House Coffee Shop. She also enjoyed being a greeter for the Pauley Jones Funeral Home for many years.

Hobbies/Interests: Excellent book and baker: Alyce was well known for her pies and homemade meals; she also served her community by running the food department for the bloodmobile for 35 years. She was active in quilting groups and any type of volunteer work when she could serve the community.

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