{"id":94570,"date":"2025-07-08T20:34:50","date_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:34:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=94570"},"modified":"2025-07-08T20:34:50","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T00:34:50","slug":"merlen-lee-rasmussen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=94570","title":{"rendered":"Merlen Lee Rasmussen"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n <img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-94571\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/686bda47e5e46.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"432\" height=\"557\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/686bda47e5e46.jpg 432w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/686bda47e5e46-233x300.jpg 233w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/>\r\n\r\nMerlen Lee Rasmussen, age 77, of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.\u00a0 A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, veteran, and man of faith, Merlen\u2019s life was defined by integrity, love, and service.\r\n\r\nBorn on October 1st, 1947, in Red Wing, Minnesota to Vernon Dorance and Martha Elizabeth (Daenzer) Rasmussen, Merlen grew up with strong values that would guide him through every chapter of life.\u00a0 He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 38 years, dedicated himself to his country with patriotism and unwavering duty.\r\n\r\nOn October 12th, 1968, he married the love of his life, Donna Sue (Ingalsbe) Rasmussen.\u00a0 Together, they raised four children who were the pride of his heart: Tim Rasmussen (wife Joan) of Omaha, Nebraska, Jeremy Rasmussen (wife Christina) of Alexandria, Indiana, Tabetha Hancock (husband Dale) of Greenfield, Indiana, and James Rasmussen (wife Cassandra) of Fargo, North Dakota.\r\n\r\nMerlen\u2019s joy multiplied with each generation. He was a beloved grandfather to Tyler Nickerson, C.J. Rasmussen, Kassandra Brandt (husband Johnathan), Kourtney Flannery (husband Alvin), Kraig Hancock (fianc\u00e9 Emily Wolf), Kynsey Hancock, Max Rasmussen, Reese Rasmussen, and Lane Rasmussen.\u00a0 He also cherished his ten great-grandchildren deeply.\u00a0 He is survived by his sister, Carol Stejskal of Maple Grove, Minnesota.\r\n\r\nHe was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Larry Rasmussen, Benny Rasmussen, Allen Rasmussen, a brother-in-law Terry Stejskal and sister-in-law Gale Rasmussen.\r\n\r\nMerlen loved spending time playing euchre with his friends. He was a man of great faith and a dedicated member of Oakdale Baptist Church in Peru, Indiana, where he was an active member involved in church life and Bible study.\u00a0 He had a deep love for carpentry, a gift for working with his hands, and a soul that found purpose in helping others.\u00a0 He stood firmly on his convictions, lived with honesty, and led his family with humility and strength.\r\n\r\nA memorial service will be held at Oakdale Baptist Church, 348 Chili Avenue, Peru, Indiana on July 15th, 2025.\u00a0 Calling hours will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with funeral services immediately following at 1:00 p.m., Officiated by Pastor Adam Linkenhoker.\u00a0 Burial services will take place at Ever Rest Memorial Park in Logansport, Indiana, immediately following the service.\r\n\r\nMerlen Lee Rasmussen leaves behind a legacy of faith, honor, and love.\u00a0 His presence will be deeply missed, but his example with continue to guide all who knew and loved him.\r\n\r\nIn lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oakdale Baptist Church.\r\n\r\nArrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. 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