Frederick E. Rasco

Fred was born on November 3, 1946, to Francis and Esther (Dolph) Rasco in Maryville, Missouri.

Fred met his wife to be, Kathy, in January 1967 when he was stationed at Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne, Wyoming and she was attending, what was then, Colorado State College in Greeley, Colorado. They were married on October 11, 1967, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Fred served his country in the United States Air Force for four years. He served as a military police officer at Warren Air Force Base until he was transferred to Udorn Air Force Base in Thailand during the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge in 1969.

Fred worked as a sergeant at the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office for over 10 years prior to becoming a Chemical Operator at Syntex (Roche) Pharmaceutical Company. He retired there after 20 years.

Fred will be fondly remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor, his caring, generous heart, and his deep love for his family. Most recently he enjoyed visiting and talking with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. His favorite “title” was Grandpa, Gramps, and Bumpa!

Fred is survived by his wife of 54 years Kathleen Ann (Perrett) Rasco. His family includes his daughter – Katrina Brandt, son – Scott Rasco, daughter – Rebecca Hurla (husband: Shawn Hurla). Eight grandchildren: Tyler Brandt (wife: Brooke Brandt), Kyle Miller, Emily Hurla, Morgan Hurla, Lara Roberts (husband: Eric Roberts), Marissa Linzey (husband: Greg Linzey), Sam Jolly, and Jessica Miller. Fred and Kathy were also blessed with great grandchildren – Warren, Lincoln, Tristan, Jaxen, Isabelle, and Matthew, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Fred is also survived by three brothers – Gary, Duane and Dennis Rasco, and one sister – Shirley Burnett. He was preceded in death by his parents – Francis and Ester Rasco, and two brothers – Larry and Ronald Rasco.

We ask everyone who knew Fred to recall one of his quick comebacks and smile at the memory.

A service for Fred will be held on Tuesday, April 19 at Crist Mortuary in Boulder, Colorado.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Fred’s name can be made to:

• Messiah Lutheran Church in Longmont

• St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital

• American Diabetes Association

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cristmortuary.com for the RASCO family.