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William Rasmussen Obituary
Born: August 19, 1952
Died: August 11, 2025 in Lombard, IL
William "Bill" Rasmussen, 72 of Lombard, IL (Elmhurst, IL) passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025 after a long & courageous battle with COPD.
He was a retired accountant with positions held at Willy Wonka Brands, Loparex, & Progress Rail.
He is survived by his mother Mary (Corcoran) Rasmussen; brothers Bob (Caroline) & Fred (Marcia); daughters Sarah & Rebekah (Anthony Sr.); grandchildren Autumn (Anthony), Anthony Jr., Antoné, Marcos, Adam, Alyssa, Alex & Aaron; many special nephews, nieces & a grandnephew; & "the animals" Pixie and Rachel.
He was preceded in death by his father William H. Rasmussen & sister Cindy (David).
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Rebekah Rasmussen
August 25, 2025
Paris
August 23, 2025
Autumn my sympathies for your loss. I had many good conversations with your grandpa and very much appreciated the time spent together. He was very proud of you and Marco. May the faith that made him the man he was fill your heart & mind and his love always guide you. May his memory be eternal.
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