Duke J. Rasmussen
July 4, 1950 ~ November 16, 2020
Age 70 of Elk River.
Loving Husband, Dad, Grandpa passed away suddenly on November 16, 2020. Preceded in death by parents, Joseph & Eleanor Rasmussen; son, Eric Rasmussen. Survived by loving wife of 32 years, Barbara; children, Steven (Ashley) Thorson, Kimberly (Bill) Linder, Linda (Jim) Schumacher, Chrisy (Brian) Wierima, Keith (Angie) Rasmussen; grandchildren, Ted, Bryanna, Brody, Paige, Reese, Dominik, Jaxson; 2 great grandsons; sister, Ora (Erwin) Kuebler; many dear friends.
Duke had a passion for the outdoors, cars and enjoyed riding his new Harley. He also loved spending time with their dog, Daisy. Duke will be dearly missed by his family & friends.
A celebration of Duke’s life 4 PM Saturday, November 21st with visitation one hour prior at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. We really would’ve liked to have been there for you as well…dam Covid. Love & Hugs
My husband, Chan worked at White birch with Duke for a couple of years. He always enjoyed working with him. Duke and Berry were always playing funny tricks on Chan. Duke was a great guy. He will really be missed by so many people including Chan and I. Kitty Webber.
Duke was a great friend and co-worker. He always made us laugh and harassed us with his humor. I talked to him on Friday November 13th and told him I installed my lights. He was so excited and wanted to see them. He told me he would be back to work in a week or two and he would see them. He always enjoyed seeing the upgrades I’ve done to my dodge charger. For you Duke I will be there with my lights on and flashing buddy. Work will never be the same without you and we will always miss you buddy.
You will always be missed buddy. You brought so much joy & happiness to our lives at work and outside of work. Love you man.
Duke was a great employee and friend we shares some fun times working. He was always kicking around and having fun even if he wasn’t feeling good. We had a good time fixing his truck recently. I will miss him. He had a bloody eye one day so we sent him home for the day. Next day his eye was worse. He stilled showed up to work with sunglasses on and ask if he can work that he brought glasses so he won’t scare the customers away. We all had a good laugh. He loved helping people selling parts he was a very dedicated person. He was so dedicated that one time he stayed after store closed and changed a starter in a customers truck just so the customers can make it to work next morning. My condolences to his family. He will be dearly missed. Gods blessings to you and may he help and comfort you in this grieving time.