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1927 - 2014
 Clayton Gilbert Rasmussen age 87 of Sheridan passed away Monday June 23, 2014 at Spectrum Health United Memorial United Campus in Greenville. He was born in rural Sheridan on March 4, 1927 the son of Emil A. and Minnie R. (Larsen) Rasmussen.
He was a graduate with the class of 1946 of Greenville High School and served in the US Navy. Clayton was a life long farmer and a member of the Farm Bureau, Montcalm Soil Conservation, Michigan Milk Producers Association, a leader with the 4- H and served as President of the council, a member of the Danish Brotherhood and was a dairy farmer for over 60 years. He was a long time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Greenville.
He married Lorraine L. Neitzel June 5, 1948 at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lorraine, their children; Wesley (Debbie) Rasmussen, Martha (John) Roy and Lee (Norice) Rasmussen, grandchildren; Laura Rasmussen, Angela Nielsen, Heather (Tom) Hardy, Katie (Eric) Honeycutt, Michael Roy, Matthew (Betty) Rasmussen, Tyler Rasmussen, Jacob Rasmussen, great grandchildren; Audra Hardy, Coby Rasmussen, Shawn Hardy, Julia Rasmussen and Mya Honeycutt, his brother Dr. Richard Rasmussen, sister Ethelyn Krauss and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother Douglas.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday June 28, 2014 at 11 AM from Hurst Funeral Home with Rev. Betsy Kamphuis officiating. Burial will be in Little Denmark Cemetery, Gowen. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 8 PM and Saturday from 10 to 11 AM. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Montcalm County Fair Association. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Marv and Pat Christensen
Monday June 30, 2014 at
3:57 PM
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Dear Lorraine anf family. We were sorry to read about Clayton's death. It was always great to see you whenever we returned to the Greenville area. Marv and Pat
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Roxene "Roxy" Merritt Bacon
Saturday June 28, 2014 at
5:37 PM
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I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing Martha. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Joe and Kris Minier
Friday June 27, 2014 at
8:16 PM
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Lee and all of the family. Sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. Our prayers are with all of you.
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Peter Blinkilde
Friday June 27, 2014 at
1:54 PM
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Dear Lorraine and the Rasmussen Family, I am sorry about Clayton's passing. When I first came to Greenville and came out to the farm, I was welcomed and treated well. The farm was one of my favorite places. When the practice changed and I no longer did farm work, I looked forward to our annual open house when Clayton and Lorraine would bring the cow (sweet soul she was) for people to milk. While Clayton moves on to the Church Triumphant, he leaves a wonderful legacy behind. Steve is on vacation but I will let him know. Blessings, sorrow, and hope, Pete
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lisbeth pedersen
Thursday June 26, 2014 at
1:40 AM
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My deepest condolences for a loss of a great man. I will continue my research on the Danish emigration from Halleby Ore to Gowen in deepest respect of Clayton Rasmussen and his family story.
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lisbeth
Thursday June 26, 2014 at
1:36 AM
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Lisbeth Pedersen
Thursday June 26, 2014 at
1:36 AM
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Sue Krick Gibbs
Wednesday June 25, 2014 at
9:31 PM
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Mr. Rasmussen was the Eureka Fairplains 4-H leader during the years I was a member. His devotion to 4-H provided a treasure of great memories. Deepest sympathy for the loss of a great man.
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Chris Rasmussen
Wednesday June 25, 2014 at
7:41 PM
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I'm remembering many summers spent on the farm. Uncle Clayton showed me a lot and I will miss him. Praying for you all at this time of loss.
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Jackie Malone
Wednesday June 25, 2014 at
5:20 PM
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Lorraine, Wesley, Martha, and Lee,
I'm so sorry to hear about Clayton. You were always a second family to me. We are in Texas and will miss his funeral. I will contact you when back home.
Love you Jackie
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Paul & Deb Skarl
Wednesday June 25, 2014 at
6:19 AM
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Lee: So sorry to hear of your fathers passing. know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Judy Reusser
Tuesday June 24, 2014 at
7:22 PM
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Martha: I am so sorry to read of your father's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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