Obituary for Robert Rasmussen Robert Alan Rasmussen Longtime resident passed away on Aug 23, 2018 at Life Care Center in Longmont, CO. Robert was born to Albert and Esther Rasmussen on July 22, 1936 In Greeley, CO. While attending school at Wiley, CO Robert would help his Dad on the farm in Las Animas, CO. Robert would always watch the trucks go by and knew this was what he wanted to do when he grew up. Robert married Dorothy in 1968 and in 1969 they moved to Longmont at that time Robert was doing what he loved driving a Truck. After driving for several different companies, Robert and Dorothy owned and operated R&D TRUCKING. Robert did all the maintenance for his trucks never did one leave dirty. Robert received several awards, one he took great pride in was 4 million miles accident free. Robert also enjoyed working on old cars. Robert leaves behind his wife Dorothy of 49 years; brothers Ronald Rasmussen, Keith Rasmussen; sisters Bonnie Miller, Connie Eck; sons Rick Rasmussen, Bryan Rasmussen; daughters Tamera Lamkin, Brenda Reyher; stepchildren Lonnie Trainor, Tracey Rosales; 11 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces & nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Albert & Esther Rasmussen; first wife Shirley Crabill; grandson Todd Christians; and his niece Wendy Eck. The family would like to offer their sincere thanks and gratitude to the amazing staff at Life Care Center in Longmont. The CNA’s who took such wonderful care of Robert over the years. Words cannot express how much it means to us. Contributions can be made to Life Care Center in Longmont in memory of Robert Rasmussen. At Roberts request no services will be held. Cremation entrusted to Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory. Visit www.ahlbergfuneralchapel.com to share condolences.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Alan Rasmussen 1936 2018.
Ahlberg Funeral Chapel and Crematory
Death notice for the town of: Longmont, state: Colorado