Ruth Rasmussen, 90

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Ruth Joan (Madsen) Rasmussen, age 90, was born on Oct. 19, 1932, in Omaha, and passed away Aug. 1, 2023 in Omaha. Memorial services will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 2023 at 11 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Visitation will be held at the church, prior to services, beginning at 10 a.m.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred and Agnes Madsen, brother Howard Madsen and husband Duane Rasmussen.

She is survived by sons; David (Mary) Rasmussen of Blair and Scott (Colleen) Rasmussen of Omaha, grandchildren; Sophie, Bill, Jim, Maggie, Daniel, Sean and Jack, great grandchildren; Rosie, Teddy, Nora, Lily, Luke, Tessa, Emmett and Oliver, along with her sister Donna Madsen of Omaha.

Memorials may be directed to the Danish American Archive and Library in Blair, Neb.