"Dear Cliff and family, Our sincere sympathy in the recent loss of dear Elsie. She was one of the most gracious and positive ladies that we have ever known! What wonderful memories we have of her during our time in Nebraska. She will be missed in the hearts of many. Lovingly in Christ,"
In loving memory of
Elsie Marie Rasmussen
November 26, 1923 - June 17, 2015
Elsie Marie Rasmussen, 91 of Waterbury, NE passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, IA.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. on Monday, June 22, 2015 at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Martinsburg, NE with Rev. Dr. Klaus Raab officiating. Burial will be in Eastview Cemetery in rural Allen, NE. Visitation will begin at 5:00 P.M., with the family present at 5:30 P.M. and a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at the Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City, NE.
Elsie was born November 26, 1923 at Meadow Grove, NE, the daughter of Franz and Agnes (Feldman) Weerts. She was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Tilden, NE on December 23, 1923. She moved with her parents and sisters to rural Bigelow, MN at the age of three months. She was confirmed June 5, 1938 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. She graduated from Bigelow High School in 1942 and N.W. Institute of Medical Technology in Minneapolis, MN in 1944. She was employed as a Lab and X-ray Technician in hospitals in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin and Sioux City Methodist Hospital prior to her marriage. Elsie married Clifford Rasmussen on August 29, 1948 at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in Worthington, MN. She worked part-time jobs for the U.S. Census Bureau, at Atokad Park, the Dixon County Assessor's Office and as a seamstress at the Country Girl Bridal Shop.
Elsie enjoyed spending her entire married life on the farm in rural Waterbury. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the LWML in Martinsburg, NE. Elsie especially enjoyed baking, gardening and entertaining her family.
Survivors include her husband, Cliff of Waterbury, NE; son, Wayne and his wife, Louise of Omaha, NE; daughter, Linda and her husband, Ron Reiser of Grand Island, NE; five grandchildren, Matthew (Amanda) Reiser, Chad (Jenny) Rasmussen, Amy (Tim) O'Neill, Eric (Danielle) Rasmussen and Sara (Michael) Breetzke; eleven great-grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Sylvia Weerts.
Elsie was preceded in death by her parents, Franz and Agnes Weerts; sisters Irene (Willis) Nevill and Wilma (Walden) Lulow; brother, Alvin Weerts; and brother-in-law Irvin (Irene) Rasmussen.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later date.
Tributes
"Your mother has been a part of my life from my earliest memories. She and your family will always have a warm spot in my heart. My condolences and heartfelt sympathy goes to you Cliff, Wayne and Linda and to your entire families... Friend and neighbor, Sharon (Servine) & Rich Potter"
"Sympathy to you all. I remember many visits to my grandmother- Emma Bruns- and to my folks - Les and Doris Jones as well as my brothers laws funeral at your church in Martinsburg! Love and prayers from Ken and Diane Glaubius "