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William Rasmussen Obituary

William Allen Rasmussen SAINT JOHN, IN - William A. Rasmussen, age 61, of Saint John, Indiana, passed away February 5, 2018 at his residence. Bill was born March 22, 1956 to the late Max Rasmussen and Ruth (nee Van Keuren) Rasmussen, who survives. Also left to cherish his memory are his children: Eric Rasmussen and Vanessa Rasmussen; former spouse Jennifer (nee Meinert) Rasmussen; sisters: Shirley Banghart and Linda Porter; and many nieces and nephews. Bill was a food quality manager with Dutch American Foods in Beecher, Illinois for over seven years. Before that he was a research and development scientist at Morton Automotive Coatings in Lansing, Illinois. He was a talented cook, and was passionate about music, and an accomplished guitarist, and longtime dog lover. He took pride into sharing his gifts and his interests with his children. Visitation will be Saturday, February 10, 2018 from 11:00 am until the time of his memorial service at 3:00 pm at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home (8178 Cline Ave.; Crown Point, IN 46307). To leave online condolences, please visit www.chapellawnfunerals.com

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Published by The Times on Feb. 7, 2018.

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Russ & Cindy Linn

February 10, 2018

Rasmussen Family,
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We so enjoyed living next door to all of you and remember Bill as always being Friendly, Kind and Generous. When the plant he was working at made dog mints, he brought some home for our dog, Winston. He loved them! - Our hope is that thoughts and prayers lighten your day and loving memories forever stay.

Alice Gore

February 9, 2018

I am so saddened to hear of Bill's passing. I was his hairdresser in Calumet City and Lansing. He always greeted with his great smile, and truely made my day. So very sorry.

Nan Nelson

February 8, 2018

I will miss you Bill. I always thought we'd share another great meal. I'll never forget my Tuscan birthday!

Ed McAuliff

February 8, 2018

Good bye my friend. Sure have some great memories from when we were in high school. I will keep those memories with me always. My prayers to his family.

dorothea verplancken

February 8, 2018

so sorry for your loss Bill was a great person and fellow classmate

Len Mysiewicz

February 8, 2018

I heard last night, and couldn't believe what I did hear. I will miss you, my fiend. Our lives were closely intertwined for several years; we were room mates, band mates, and with Bill (Nelson) spent more time together than we did apart for quite some time. I will never forget our Saturday marathons of music and food, that lasted all day and into the night. Those were some of the best times of my life. I will see you again someday, my friend. Please hug my daughter and give her a kiss for me, for I am sure you are both together now. Peace.

Cheryl Dotson

February 8, 2018

My sympathy and prayers to Bill's family. He will be greatly missed at Dutch American Foods. He always had a friendly good morning and good night. I loved hearing about his cooking. He talked about his children and we knew he loved them so much. Praying for you during this difficult time.

Cindy Haviza co worker from Morton

February 7, 2018

My sympathy & prayers to Bill's family. So sorry for your loss.

cindy dees

February 7, 2018

Enjoyed many talks with Bill about his music and his vacations to Michigan with his family.My deepest sympathy to his family.former worker with Bill at Dutch American.

Patricia Sierzega

February 7, 2018

My deepest sympathies and prayers to the family of Bill. May he Rest In Peace. Former Co worker from Morton

Martha Cornelison

February 7, 2018

So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family through this difficult time.

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