James R Rasmussen

James R. Rasmussen, 82, was called home to glory on Monday November 28th, 2011. “Jim” was born to Clarence and Vivian Rasmussen on September 30th 1929 in Fremont, Nebraska, the oldest of four children. He was raised in the Fremont area and graduated from Fremont High School in 1947. Jim met the love of his life, Ellanore, in 1948 while hauling grain for Hunt Transportation in Valley. Jim would stop for an afternoon at Midway Cafe between Waterloo and Valley for ice cream where Ellanore would sneak him an extra scoop. They were married on August 27th 1949 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn. They moved to their first home in Valley where they lived for five years and welcomed their first child Debra and their second child Kent into the world. In 1954 Jim and Ellanore moved to Elk City with their two children where they raised grain, livestock, and two additional children, Lee Ann and Brenda. During their stay, Jim was named Douglas County's Most Outstanding Farmer, served as treasurer for St. Mark's Lutheran Church, served as secretary for the Farm Bureau, and was active as a leader in 4-H. In 1960, the Rasmussen's moved to a farm north of Arlington where they would stay for 37 years. Jim continued to farm and work a variety of jobs while Ellanore took various jobs and raised two more children, Jay and Ray. In 1997, Jim and Ellanore moved to Fremont where Ellanore continues to make her home. Jim was an avid sports fan, going with his family to numerous Nebraska Cornhusker and College World Series games as well as following his children's and grandchildren's athletic endeavors closely. He also enjoyed watching the New York Mets, Kansas City Royals, and Kansas City Chiefs on television with Ellanore. Jim also loved to go fishing with his wife, children and grandchildren, keeping his fishing gear ready to go at all times. Jim was preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Vivian, sister JoAnn and son, Kent.. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, three daughters, Debra (and husband Kent) of Lincoln, Lee Ann (and husband Dave) of Tuscola, Texas, Brenda (and husband Steve) of Lander, Wyoming, two sons, Jay of Fairbury, Ray (and wife Jennie) of Fremont, 14 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and two brothers Ross and Steve. Rasmussen, Jim age 82 of Fremont, NE Preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Vivian and son Kent; survived by wife of 62 years Ellanore; sons and daughter-in-law Ray and Jenny of Fremont and Jay of Fairbury,NE; daughters and sons-in-law Debra and Kent Kuhr of Lincoln and Brenda and Steve Hovendick of Lander, WY and LeAnn and David Schiessler of Tuscola, TX; 14 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren; brothers Ross and Steven both of Fremont; Visitation with the family Wednesday 5:30 to 7:30 PM at the funeral home. Celebration of Life Thursday 10:00 AM at Sinai Lutheran Church in Fremont; Inurnment Prospect Hill Cemetery; Memorials to American Diabetes Assc or American Heart Assc. Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com Reichmuth Funeral Home 21901 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-2222

James R Rasmussen

September 30, 1929 - November 28, 2011