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Lamar Rassi Obituary
Lamar E. Rassi, 71, of LaPorte, formerly of Elkhart, passed away at home on Thursday, April 24, 2025, after battling with extended health issues. His wife and family were at his side.
He was born on May 19, 1953, in Goshen, Indiana, to Leonard and Katherine Rassi. He was the middle of three sons. He lived most of his life in the Elkhart, Goshen area. He and his wife moved to LaPorte, Indiana, in 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 50 wonderful years, Gale J. Rassi. They were married Oct. 26, 1974. Also surviving are one son, Joshua (Elizabeth) Rassi; three grandchildren, Abigail, Isabelle and Leonard Rassi; and two brothers, Gary (Juanita) and Kevin Rassi.
He graduated from Goshen High School, Class of 1971. He was active in track and field. He had record high jump and shot put. He graduated from Maranatha Baptist University in 1984.
He worked at Shaum Electric for many years and Ivy Tech in Elkhart, Indiana. He enjoyed collecting hot wheels and spending time with his family and grandkids.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place Friday, May 2, from 4 to 6 p.m. Eastern time (3 to 5 p.m. Central time), at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 405 W. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart, IN 46514.
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Teresa Shaffer
May 4, 2025
Lamar was a wonderful employee at Ivy Tech. Always pleasant to everyone he met. Rest in heaven Lamar!
Jane Lee Hamman
May 3, 2025
Sending my sympathy, hugs and love to all Rassi cousins in Indiana who are grieving their loss of Lamar. Many memories of family gatherings sharing meals and Lamar's laughter bring us comfort and merge with our Blessed Assurance that Lamar has crossed over into Joy and Peace. Wishing you all strength and peace for the living of these days.
Love,
Cousin Jane Lee Hamman
Mary Johns
May 2, 2025
Lamar was one of the kindest people I ever met. He brought a smile and kindness to Ivy Tech Elkhart. I will miss him greatly. See you in heaven, Lamar.
Noell Hostetler
May 1, 2025
Lamar always had a sweet smile and a kind hello. We are blessed to have known such a nice man. I know he will be greatly missed. Rest in Heaven, Lamar. Sending hugs & love to the family in this time of heartache. Love, Matthew & Noell Hostetler.
Sandy Carlson
May 1, 2025
I am sorry your you loss. Prayers for the family
Vicki Holdread
April 30, 2025
I worked with Lamar at Ivy Tech. He was such a a kind man and always cheerful. It was a pleasure working with him. RIP Lamar!
Mary Poscharscky Rupe
April 30, 2025
To Lamar's family,
Lamar was a classmate from GHS 1971 may he RIP
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