Shared by Beth Rasmussen and Lesley Rasmussen Wilson on September 6, 2018.

It is with great sadness to share that my husband Don passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sept. 4th. He bravely battled Multiple Sclerosis for over 40 years and had recently dealt with some other medical issues, but his death came unexpectedly. Lesley and I are so grateful that Don had been feeling better in the past couple of weeks, seeing more of the "old" Don and his dry sense of humor, and enjoying his grandchildren in ways we hadn't seen for awhile. Don was a loving husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather, a man who often verbalized how proud he was of his family!. He loved his career in Real Estate, always expressing how lucky he was that he loved what he did for a living. His life was cut short in our minds, but God had other plans. We know he no longer needs that old wheelchair and is standing tall walking with family and friends in Heaven.




Oh, my goodness, "Uncle Don" has been a part of our family since Mikie was 5 and now he is 38. Loved Don's corny jokes ... what was that true life "funny" when he was driving Lesley's car with that unique sticker on the back? Didn't it read something like Twinkle, twinkle ...? I think some of his real stories were actually funnier than his jokes.
Don and I would have great religious conversations ... that neither of us, of course, had true answers for all our questions.
I also remember watching game shows in your family room, Christmas mornings opening presents,  enjoying meals in your dining room, and especially liked our tradition of mimosas and aebleskivers ... he made the best! 
Certainly miss you, "Uncle Don" ... until we meet again!

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Donald Ray Rasmussen

April 21, 1951 – September 4, 2018

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