Albert Elden Rasmussen

Albert Elden Rasmussen passed away suddenly as a result of an accident at home on November 2nd, 2016, at the age of 77. He was born on November 18th, 1938 in Harlowton, Montana to his parents Gunnar & Blanche Rasmussen. Albert’s father came from Norway, while his mother came from the Illinois area. Both were very much involved with the Milwaukee railroad as were his family. Albert was the youngest child and had five brothers (Linden, Bud, Ged, Robert and Marvin), plus four sisters (Norma, Darlene, Adele and Blanche). He is survived by his two sisters (Adele and Blanche), his wife Lynne, his son Richard A., daughter-in-law Linda and grandchildren (Christopher Rasmussen, Nicholas Rasmussen, Timothy Rasmussen, Tyler Rasmussen, Robert Molina and Alan Molina) Albert grew up in Harlowton, attended school and spent time working with the railroad. Upon completion of high school he joined the National Guard where he served 5 years before enlisting in the army. His three year enlistment in the army was spent mostly working with the Army’s new Pershing Artillery Missile program. During the Pershing project, he spent time in Alaska and Panama and other locations to conduct weapons testing. This period also included time spent at the projects defense contractors’ main plant, Martin Marietta in Orlando, Florida, where he met his future wife Lynne. Albert and Lynne were married on September 28, 1963, they had two children (Richard Rasmussen & Teree Molina {passed away 4/1/2016}) Several years after getting married, Albert secured a job at Martin Marietta working in Quality Control and spent the next 33 years working there until his retirement. During his retirement he spent much of his time with grandchildren, helping out where he could and corresponding with family members. Among his activities were time spent working for the Soccer club in Hunter’s Creek and volunteering for the Freedom High School Band program. Albert will be very much missed by all and we look forward to the day to come when we will be able to see him again. For those who wish to make a memorial donation in memory of Albert, the family suggests a donation to: Saint John Vianney Catholic Church, 6200 South Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809

Albert Elden Rasmussen

November 18, 1938 - November 2, 2016