- Date Of Birth: March 28, 1950
- Date Of Death: March 8, 2021
- State: Arizona
Richard William Rasmussen (aka “Rick Rasmussen” / “Dick Rasmussen”) spent his final days in Arizona, a place he dearly loved and where he felt he truly belonged.
Rick was born in Oak Park, Illinois on March 28, 1950 and it was March 8, 2021 when he took his last breath in the tranquility of his Fountain Hills home. By his side was his best friend of nearly 40 years and the one whom he called “the love of his life,” MaryAlice Minard.
He spent his younger years in Wisconsin, attending elementary and high schools in Manitowoc. He then worked his way through college starting at the University of Wisconsin, but in the 70s the “magic” and warmth of Arizona lured him to earn his Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications at The University of Arizona (Tucson).
His life had three chapters in Arizona: Tucson, Phoenix and Fountain Hills. Although there were challenges along the way, Rick often would say that his most recent chapter was like none other, so full of love, happiness and promise.
Preceding Rick in death are his father, Lawrence W. Rasmussen, and his mother, Meryle Engelbrecht Rasmussen. In addition to MaryAlice Minard, survivors include his siblings, Lawrence W. Rasmussen, Jr. (& his wife Anna) and Linda Schroeder (& her husband Dick), and their families; plus there are various extended and “adopted” families throughout the U.S. They and a number of friends will long remember and appreciate his generous heart, his humor and “quirkiness,” and how he enjoyed grilling, aviation, Christmas, and a wide range of music. Additionally they’ll never forget how he loved the Southwestern desert & its weather, Sedona, AZ, and his longtime favorite Wisconsin location, Door County.
“I’ll think of summer days again, and dream of you.”
