Larry Bruce Rasmussen, age 76, of River Falls, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 28, 2022, at his residence in River Falls. Larry was born to Vernon and Martha (Daenzer) Rasmussen on June 25, 1946, in Red Wing, Minn. Larry grew up in the Ellsworth area and attended Ellsworth High School graduating with the class of 1965. He entered the United States Air Force right after high school. Larry then furthered his skills and knowledge going to a local trade school, helping him get started into the welding industry. He married the love of his life, Gayle Elizabeth Groom on Jan. 28, 1972, at United Methodist Church in River Falls, Wis. This union blessed them with their daughter Stacie.
Larry loved being a grandfather; Sully was his world, other than his daughter. He loved playing horseshoes, being silly and having a good laugh. He was passionate about history and enjoyed war movies. Larry also enjoyed going to breakfast regularly at Table on Main and liked to spend many a night at The Nutty Squirrel where he enjoyed his soup and Diet Coke along with friends.
Larry is survived by his daughter, Stacie (Tony) Nelson and grandson, Sully; siblings: Carol Stejskal, and Merlin (Donna) Rasmussen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gayle; brotherin- law Terry Stejskal, and Benny.
A Celebration of life is planned for Jan. 21, 2023, at Mount Zion Church in Hudson, Wis. More details to follow.
Services are entrusted to O’Connell Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services of River Falls, www. oconnellfuneralhomes.com, 715-425-5644
