Rasmussen, David Carlyle (1933-2015)

RASMUSSEN, SCHUBEL, BOHN, CHRISTENSEN, CAVELL

Posted By: Paul Nagy (email)
Date: 10/18/2015 at 13:51:49

David Carlyle Rasmussen
October 20, 1933 - September 25, 2015

David Carlyle Rasmussen, 81, of Clear Lake, Iowa, died on September 25, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Mason City.

David, the second son of Carlyle and Verna (Schubel) Rasmussen, a farm couple, was born in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, on October 20, 1933. Baptized on November 12, 1933, by the Rev. L.K. Johnson and confirmed in his faith on May 18, 1947, after receiving instruction from his pastor, Rev. I.J. Tanner, son of Dr. Jacob Tanner, David grew up on a small dairy farm in eastern Wisconsin with one brother, Don. He received diplomas from Monterey School, a one-room country school (1947); Oconomowoc High School (1951); Waldorf College (1953); Luther College (1955); and the University of Northern Colorado (1960).

After serving for two years in the U.S. Army, David began his career teaching industrial arts in Dows, Iowa. After five years in that position, he taught at Clear Lake High School for another four years. He was, then, invited by his college mentor, Dr. H.E. “Hap” Holmen, to teach industrial education at Waldorf College. David retired in 1993 after having served for twenty-seven years as Professor, Registrar, and Assistant Dean at Waldorf.

On June 4, 1955, one day before his graduation from Luther College, David married Esther Alfseike at Elim Lutheran Church, Randall, Iowa. Subsequently, they became the parents of three children, Fay, Janet, and Craig.

David, firmly, believed that God had a plan for his life. He felt that his occupation as well as the opportunities afforded him in his community, church, and employment constituted his calling. Active in civic affairs (Planning and Zoning, Rotary Club, Opportunity Village Board), church activities (Sunday school teacher, church council, congregation president, Elderberries, and offering counter), and professional organizations (NEA, ISEA, AIAA, IIEA), he played an inspiring role in all he did. Moreover, after retiring, he provided lay pulpit supply countless times to fifteen or more congregations in the North Iowa area.

David is survived by his three children: Fay (David) Bohn, of Atherton, California, Janet (Roger) Christensen, of Ida Grove, Iowa, and Craig Rasmussen, of Savage, Minnesota; four grandchildren, Andrew and William Bohn, Emily (Todd) Cavell, and Isaac Christensen; and one great-grandchild, Elijah Cavell.

David was preceded in death by his parents, Carlyle and Verna, and his brother, Don.

The family suggests memorials may be made to Muse-Norris Hospice, Mason City; Opportunity Village; or Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake.

A Celebration of Dave’s life will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 30, 2015, at Zion Lutheran Church, Clear Lake. A family inurnment will follow at Madison Township Cemetery, Forest City.

Copyright © 2015, Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, Clear Lake, Iowa.

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