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Peter Rasmussen Obituary

Rasmussen, Peter Richard Born February 17, 1936 in Tecumseh, Nebraska and passed away January 11, 2012 in Plano, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents, Peter A. and Josephine Rasmussen. Pete is survived by his wife of 45 years, Shirley Rasmussen; son, Tyler Rasmussen; three granddaughters, Haley, Carly and Ashley Rasmussen; sister, Alice Wingfield and her husband, Gus; brother, Eric Rasmussen and his wife, Medi; numerous nieces and nephews; and his best friend of 60 years, C.T. Kilway. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 A.M., Friday, January 13, 2012 at Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 2925 5th Street, Sachse, Texas 75048.

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Published by Dallas Morning News on Jan. 12, 2012.

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