Norma Rasmussen

Norma Rasmussen was a gentle, kind, giving woman whose greatest joy in life was the times spent with her family. She was an excellent cook and like her mother, was always making special treats for all her family and friends. Her real passion was floral designing. She created amazing gifts that were always loved and cherished by all who received them.
Norma was born April 15, 1929 in Wausau to the late Norman and Esther (Jonas) Kieckhoefer. She was a graduate of Wausau Senior High School. On November 29, 1947, she married Donald R. Rasmussen in Wausau. They made their home at 1115 Cedar St., raising their children, Dick, Deb, and David. In their earlier years, Norma was a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem and Don with the Masonic Lodge No. 130. They were also former members of Grace United Church of Christ, Wausau. Norma was once a member of the Red Hat Society and got great joy out of time spent with the "Birthday Club", at Ridgeview Highlands in Appleton.
At the age of 81, Norma passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Appleton after a short illness.
Survivors include one daughter, Deborah (Gary) Justus of McHenry, Ill, two sons, Richard (Debra) Rasmussen of Hortonville, David Rasmussen of Appleton, four grandchildren, Melissa (Dan)Pfeiffer, Trevor (Meghan) Rasmussen, Krista (Bill) Kurtzweil, Shari (Ken) Robelia and 6 great grandchildren, Sheldon, Ainsley, Eliya, Logan, Addison, Aaron, and a special niece, Diane (Phillip) Johnson. Norma was preceded in death by Donald on June 22, 1984 and three sisters, Grace Vorwalske, Lorraine Wadinski, and Jenny Berna.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, March 21, 2011 at Helke Funeral Home, 302 Spruce St., Wausau. Reverend Nancy Johnson-Russell will officiate. Entombment will be in Restlawn Memorial Chapel Mausoleum, Wausau. Visitation will be Monday from noon until the time of services at the funeral home. You may sign our family guest book at helke.com.
The family would like to thank the staff at Appleton Medical Center for their loving care and kindness during this most difficult time. We would also like to thank her very special "buddy" Ruth Putz for the many wonderful things she always did for Audrey.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 3009 N. Meade St., Appleton, 54911.