Hinsdale, Illinois
RASMUSSEN - Robert Arthur. Born November 14, 1958 in Fargo, N.D. to Robert and Elizabeth Rasmussen, Robert grew up in Hunter, N.D. and graduated from Dakota High School in 1977. He received a Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering from North Dakota State University in 1982. Robert married Anna Worner of Fargo, N.D. in 1986. They lived in Boston, MA. for three years and moved to Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. in 1989. He received his Master of Business Administration from New York University and was a Chartered Financial Analyst. The family moved to Hinsdale, IL. in 1999. Robert had been employed by M.A. Mortenson Construction, Minneapolis, MN. from 1984 to 1986, when he joined Turner Construction in Boston. He was a consultant with Coopers & Lybrand in New York, N.Y. for two years prior to joining Vestek in 1996. Robert is survived by his wife Anna, daughter Taylor (7), and sons Jack (2-1/2) and Samuel (1-1/2); his mother Elizabeth (Rev. Jerry) Protextor, Hawley, MN.; brothers Kent (Susan) Rasmussen, West Fargo, N.D. and Jonathan Protextor, Fargo, N.D.; sisters Rebecca (Todd) Holte, Fargo, N.D. and Katherine (William Drehkoff) Protextor, Chicago, IL.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Kent Rasmussen. Robert Rasmussen was last seen on the 78th floor of 2 World Trade Center, approximately 45 second prior to the airplane's impact. He was identified via photo by a survivor. Memorial services for Robert Arthur Rasmussen will be held Friday, September 21st, 11AM at Hawley Lutheran Church, Hawley, MN. A memorial service was held on Monday, September 17th at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Hinsdale, IL. Memorial donations may be sent to the following fund established for the education of Robert's children: Robert A. Rasmussen Memorial Trust Fund, c/o Leaders Bank, 2001 York Road, Suite 150, Oak Brook, IL. 60523.
DAGMAR AND I REMEMBER YOU OFTEN AND WE ARE STILL BLESSED BY THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER. WE MISS YOU. WE LOVE YOU AND HOPE YOU ARE ALL DOING WELL. RICHARD MICKELSEN
Richard, Dagmar, Kristina, Deanna & Austin (Herisch), Trinity, James& Sarah
February 07, 2024 | Friend
Robert was a year younger than I when we were students at Dakota High School. We were in choir together and I can't remember a day that he didn't have a smile on his face. He was a wonderful person to all. Sharon (Heidorn) Stevens
Sharon (Heidorn) Stevens
September 11, 2023 | School
In Memory
With Honor & Respect.
S.J. Friscia III
February 04, 2022 | Staten Island, NY
Sept. 11, 2019 On this Anniversary, And on every anniversary since 2001, I am saddened by the death of Robert. I attended NDSU with him. He was a wonderful person. My sympathies to his wife and children and the rest of his family. May he Rest In Peace. I will never forget.
Kathy
September 11, 2019 | Streeter, ND
I researched about Robert for my school, he is a good man, Im sorry to hear about him in the World Trade Center, I am actually from North Dakota too, its a great place to be, anyways I know how much everyone misses him, I hope you guys are doing great and have a good rest of ur day
Jacob H
August 29, 2019 | Fargo, ND | Student
A classmate that will be missed.
John Timmerman
September 11, 2011 | Bremerton, WA
Happy Birthday!!!
Doug Abraham
November 14, 2007 | Livonia, MI
Never forgoten in my mind nor dreams, Bob was a dear friend, classmate and great guy. I was honored to have known him and count him as my freind.
Andrew Kurian
July 18, 2007 | Weston, Ct, CT
As I stitched your name on the memorial that I am doing for all of the victims, I prayed for you and your family. Please know that your death was not in vain. We will always remember. God Bless.
kristine
April 17, 2007 | Tecumseh, MI
