Donald L. Rasche, 74
Donald L. Rasche age 74 passed away at 7:55 p.m. Thursday (January 26, 2012) in the Northwood Retirement Community in Jasper.
He was born on May 7, 1937 in Jasper to Richard C. and Margaret J. (Donahue) Rasche. He married Rita Ackerman on June 30, 1960 in St. Joseph Catholic Church – Married for 51 years.
Don was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired from the Dubois County Tire & Supply Company in Jasper where he had worked for 45 years.
He was a graduate of Jasper High School Class of 1955.
He is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was a choir member for over 50 years. Charter member of the German Club – and member of the Moose Lodge #1175 – American Legion Post # 147 – Jasper Rifle and Gun Club and the Dubois County Museum.
Surviving, Wife, Rita Rasche
Daughter, Mrs. Douglas (Brenda) Schnaus, Ireland, IN
Two sons,
- Michael Rasche, Princeton, IN
- Patrick Rasche , Edwardsville, IL
Five grandchildren, Laura, Bryan, Abigail, Madeleine and Gabrielle.
Three Sisters,
- Joan Cissell, Bloomington, IN
- Janice Rasche, Jasper, IN
- Mrs. Robert (Grace) Tennant, Owensboro, KY
One brother, Richard “Pete” and spouse (Carol) Rasche, Jasper, IN
Funeral services for Donald Rasche will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday (January 30, 2012) in St. Joseph Catholic Church with entombment in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper. American Legion Post # 147 will conduct military grave side rites.
Friends may call from 11-8 p.m. Sunday (January 29, 2012) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church – The American Parkinson Association – Northwood Retirement Community or to a favorite charity.
Condolences may be made to http://www.becherkluesner.com
