6/2/1942 – 8/6/2016
Wayne Albert Rasmuss of Omaha passed away Saturday afternoon, August 6, 2016, surrounded by his wife and family.
Wayne was born in Omaha in 1942 to Albert and Louise (Bergman) Rasmuss, and he grew up mostly in the North Omaha and Benson areas with his brother, Robert Christensen, and sister, Juleen (Christensen) Halvorson. He attended North High School, graduating in 1960. He remains friends with many classmates and enjoyed attending class reunions. He also enjoyed planning official and unofficial reunion events with friends and the committees.
Wayne married another North High graduate, Paula (Berg) Rasmuss, in 1964, and together they raised four children and then welcomed four children-in-law into their family: Jeanne and Dave Prucha of Omaha, Emily and Kerry Jones of Livingston, MT, Wayne and Sarah Rasmuss of Shawnee, KS and Cammie and Will Natsues of Chicago, IL. Seven grandchildren are Michael Prucha, Grace, Rose and Samuel Jones, Audrey and Wayne Rasmuss and William Natsues.
Wayne earned graduate and undergraduate degrees from the College of Business at UNO and worked as a bond underwriter and investment banker during his over 50-year career, most recently at Ameritas Investments. He helped to finance community and public works projects for towns all across Nebraska, and he loved traveling his state and getting to know the people in the many towns he worked with.
Wayne devoted his time and energy to family, friends and social events. He played city league softball for 38 seasons, bowled in a weekly league, participated in children’s sports practices and games and spent time many Decembers being Santa for schools, health care facilities, friends and family. One of his favorite compliments came from a young student: “This year the real Santa Claus came!”
His loved ones will especially remember and carry with them Wayne’s way of making everything fun and his sense of humor, determination, dedication to his work and devotion to his family. In going to Christ, Wayne has now joined his grandparents and parents, his children, Elizabeth and Rebecca, and many other relatives and acquaintances. In addition to his wife, siblings, children and grandchildren, Wayne will be remembered by his sisters and brother-in-law, his nieces and nephews and their children, his cousins and countless friends.
Most Sundays Wayne worshipped at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church where he was a lifelong member. Services will be held there to celebrate his life Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 10:00 am at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 5529 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE. Visitation Wednesday 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Memorials to Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 5529 Leavenworth Street, Omaha, NE 68106.
Mrs. Ramuss and family. I am very sorry to hear about your loss. Mr Rasmuss was a wonderful family man even to me. My best memory of him is coming to dinner at your home snd he had simmeted meat all might and made the best spaghetti I’ve ever had. I have tried copying his recipe by using what I thought was same ingredients a never came close. I was a high school student years ago of Mrs Rasmuss but I always wad welcomed with open arms by Mr. Rssmuss and family. Thanks for the impact you had on my life. Rih Mr Rasmuss gone but never fogotten.
Jeri,
Thank you for your nice tribute to Wayne. It would have meant a lot to him. Hope life is being good to you and your family.
I have had the privilege to do business with Wayne for over 20 years. He was always a happy and good willed person. He often spoke of his family and how he enjoyed being with them. Although he had been in retirement we will still miss his presence among us. My thoughts and prayers with your family.
Paula and Family-I am so sorry to hear about Wayne. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.