In Loving Memory
Duane K. Rasmussen
April 20, 1939 - January 17, 2022

SERVICE
Saturday, February 26, 2022
11:00 A.M.
Lost Island Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Peter Morlock

INURNMENT
Lost Island Lutheran Cemetery
Ruthven, Iowa

Duane Kenneth Rasmussen, son of Carl and Hazel (Petersen) Rasmussen, was born April 20, 1939 near Ruthven, Iowa.  He received his education in Graettinger and graduated from Graettinger High School in 1957.  Following high school, Duane served in the United States Navy for four years and then two years in the Reserves, being honorably discharged on August 13, 1964.

After returning to Iowa, Duane was employed as a machinist for thirty years in the area.  He later worked for Witco in Spencer.

Duane enjoyed the outdoors, camping, hunting, and fishing.  He also liked riding his motorcycle.

Duane passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Palo Alto County Hospital in Emmetsburg, Iowa, at the age of 82.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Hazel Rasmussen; a brother, Darwin Rasmussen and a sister, Dorothy Luke.

He is survived by his sons, Brian (Mina) Rasmussen of Emmetsburg, Iowa and Brad (Tori) Rasmussen of Spencer, Iowa four grandchildren, Tashina Rasmussen, Emily (Jesse) Zahrt, Jordon Rasmussen and Maxwell Rasmussen; sister-in-law, Gwen Rasmussen of Spirit Lake, Iowa; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home