Jerry Dale Rasmus

Jerry Dale Rasmus obituary, Destrehan, LA

Jerry Dale Rasmus

Jerry Rasmus Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by L.A. Muhleisen & Son Funeral Home on Mar. 13, 2026.
Jerry Dale Rasmus, 77, of Destrehan passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at St. Charles Ochsner in Luling.

Jerry was born in Iowa on May10, 1948 to Clifford and Ada (LILLIBRIDGE) Rasmus. In 1988, he moved his family to Destrehan when he was working for ADM. He enjoyed tinkering with lawnmowers, fishing, and spending time with his family.

Jerry leaves behind a daughter: Amy Rasmus; a son: Troy (Kelly) Brierly; a brother: Harold Rasmus, and five grandchildren: Terence and Megann Brierly, Maylina Vasquez, Kane Naquin, and Anastasia Turner. He is preceded in death by his wife Cynthia "Cindy" (Paine) Rasmus; two sons: Gary Smith and Todd Brierly; two sisters: Coleen Cooper and Janet Rasmus; a brother: David Rasmus; and his parents.

Per Jerry's request, he will be cremated and no services will follow. You can send card, flowers, etc. to: Amy Rasmus, 105 Pelican St., Destrehan, LA, 70047, or [email protected].

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