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David Rasure Obituary
February 19, 1938 - June 8, 2025
Belleville, Illinois - David George Rasure, 87, of Belleville, IL, born February 19, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Oak Hill, Waterloo, IL.
Mr. Rasure worked for many years as a sales manager for Anheuser-Busch and its distributors and later worked as a real estate agent for Century 21. He was an active member of Cathedral of St. Peter Catholic Church. Dave stayed involved with the Benedictine College Ravens Alumni Group and was a very social person who enjoyed his time laughing and conversing with friends, family, and acquaintances. Dave took the time to always have a kind work with both friend and stranger. He also loved spending time in his yard and was an avid boater with many friends at Grafton Harbor.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry J. and Helen M., nee Klimas, Rasure; a sister, Barbara Zoellner; a sister-in-law, Martha Rasure; and many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.
Surviving are his wife of nearly 58 years, Agnes R, nee Fischer, Rasure, whom he married on June 17, 1967; a daughter, Ann Rasure; two sons, Joseph (Kristin) Rasure and Mark Rasure; two grandchildren, Bridget and William Rasure; three brothers, Don Rasure, Dale (Shannon) Rasure, and Dennis (Sheila) Rasure; a brother-in-law, Mark Zoellner; and many in-laws, nieces, and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Cathedral of St. Peter Catholic Church, Belleville, IL or the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may visit from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, IL, and from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, at Cathedral of St. Peter Catholic Church, Belleville, IL.
Funeral: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 13, 2025, at Cathedral of St. Peter Catholic Church, Belleville, IL, with Msgr. John Myler officiating.
Burial with military honors will be held at Green Mount Catholic Cemetery, Belleville, IL.
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Selena
June 13, 2025
Dave was always a pleasure to have around. Loved when he came into the office. He will definitely be missed. My love and sympathy go out to Aggie and family.
The Scott Karstens family.
June 13, 2025
We have great memories of caroling with this wonderful family.
Joyce Krump Russell
June 12, 2025
So sorry to hear of Dave's passing. Met him years ago when he worked at Koerber's in Waterloo with my brother Joe. What a nice guy. Loved his smile. You are all in my prayers.
Marianne Schaefer
June 11, 2025
Aggie, I was saddened to hear about Davie passing in the paper. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your family in this time of loss.
Love, hugs, and prayers for your family,
Marianne Schaefer
Becky
June 10, 2025
Such a lovely picture of Dave. He´s always been such a pleasure to care for. Certainly saddened to hear of his passing. My sympathies to Aggie and family.
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