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Keats Alan Rasmussen Click for Condolences      Printable Version
1929 - 2005

Keats Alan Rasmussen, formerly of Trufant, MI, was called to heaven on November 9, 2005. Keats is survived by his beloved bride of 49 years, Elizabeth “Ann” Rasmussen; his daughter and her husband, Sharon and Ron Fase of Alto, MI; his sister and her husband, Patricia Ann and Edwin Pedersen of Jupiter, FL; his brothers and sisters-in-law Oren and Arlis Fountain of Pickford, MI and Ed and Betty Fountain of Fennville, MI; his nephew and his wife, Gary and Connie Potter of Sparta, MI and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and longtime friends.

Keats was born to Howard Douglas and Laudra Emery Rasmussen on January 31, 1929 on the the family farmstead in Trufant. He grew up a hard-working farmer’s son. He attended the old Dixon School and graduated from Greenville High School where he was class president.

He was called to his nation’s service during the Korean War. He served with distinction as a member of the Counter Intelligence Service.

Keats earned his Bachelors Degree at Michigan Agricultural College (MSU) and began filling his then deceased father’s boots as the manager of the family farm. He also met, fell in love with, married, and was forever a devoted husband to his wife, Ann.

A severe back injury halted his farming career. He rose to this challenge by returning to school to earn his Masters Degree in Agriculture and a teaching certificate. He taught in the Central Montcalm School System for 26 years where he excelled in establishing demanding yet rewarding relationships with his students. One of his greatest joys was assisting students with the desire to learn to achieve personal success.

His dedication to teaching went beyond the classroom. He took every opportunity to assist those who wanted to learn, from his daughter learning to ride note-quite-broke horses to helping the Christensen boys across the road with tree identification.

Keats also enjoyed fishing, hunting and golfing with family and friends. Upon retirement, he became active in Missions at the First United Methodist Church in Greenville. Keats also held various positions with the Masonic Lodge in Trufant where he was a Life Member.

Keats will live on in the hearts of those who knew him for his honesty, integrity, dignity, sly and dry humor and his quiet love for those around him. He struggled with emphysema and was on oxygen since 1999. We wish him a HUGE pain free breath of fresh air when he crosses into Heaven. We miss you.

Visitation will be on Thursday, November 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Hurst Funeral Home. The memorial service will be on 11 AM Saturday, November 12 at Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trufant Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fund.


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There are currently 7 condolences.


Marlene Wheeler
Sunday February 5, 2006 at 6:35 PM

Dear Ann, my prayers and condolences to you and your family. I remember, when, as a small child, my mother(Elizabeth Wheeler) would take me to visit Laudra. So, I have memories as a child of the Rasmussen Family, and of Keats. Sincerely, Marlene
 
Marlene Wheeler Grams
Sunday February 5, 2006 at 6:32 PM

 
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Sunday February 5, 2006 at 6:32 PM

 
Kim Diehl
Tuesday January 24, 2006 at 10:43 AM

I just want to send a note of condolence. My dad, Denny Diehl, and Keats worked together many years at CM (and they spent many a planning hour hanging out in the teacher's lounge). I can remember that dad had a lot of respect for Keats. I'm sure that they are up in heaven exchanging stories like they used to do in the teacher's lounge. Kim
 
beverly (Wittman( Hayes
Friday November 11, 2005 at 3:32 PM

I am so saddened to learn of Keats' death; I wish I could convey my condolences in person. I hold many special memories of Keats and of Laudra, his mother, which I shall always cherish. My prayers are with Ann, Sharon and his entire family. May you find comfort in your sweet memories of Keats which you hold dear to your hearts. I care and I am here for you. With love always, Beverly Hayes (daughter of Mabel Petersen Wittman and Jack Wittman
 
Ade Baumgardner
Thursday November 10, 2005 at 2:12 PM

I have been good memories working with Keats at Central Montcalm for many years. My thoughts and feelings of what a good man he was I wish to send to his family.
 
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