Died Friday, February 25, 2022 at Methodist Fremont Health
Daniel was born June 13, 1944 in Fremont to Morgan and Irene 'Stork' Rasmussen. He was raised on the family farm near Spiker, NE and his love of God began at summer bible schools.
While attending Hooper High School, many of Dan's days were spent working hard on the family farm. Countless hours working at the Rasmussen Feed Mill and in the cattle yards resulted in him having enough money to purchase his first car, a bright red 1958 Chevy Corvette. His love of cars and specifically Corvettes continued throughout his life.
Following high school his life was a flurry of attending Universal Trade School in Omaha, working as a mechanic for Jack Golder in Hooper, joining the US Army Reserves, and Drag Racing with his brother Steven in Kearney, Sioux City, Blair, Lincoln, and Omaha. Dan and Linda (Dearmin) started dating during this time, married in 1967, welcomed daughter Wendy in 1969, and enjoyed 54 years of loving each other.
Dan and his brother Steven formed Rasmussen Brother's Automotive and served the Fremont area for several years before moving back to the family farm in 1975. After life threw him a couple curveballs Dan took his auto repair talents to Lyons Nebraska where he lived and served until 2003.
After retiring in 2006, Dan enjoyed car club meetings with the Wild Bunch, attending car shows, giving dogs way too many treats, holding bible studies with friends, daily walks with Wendy and spending time with Linda.
Drag racing was always a great outlet for Dan's love of cars. Whether it was racing their 1960 Bel Air, the Logghe front engine dragster, tuning engines for numerous customers, or being crew chief on Wendy's super comp dragster, he loved it all.
While the final years of Dan's life was not without difficulty, he continued to show that he was always guided by God and a determination to do the right thing. His final gift to his family was the unknown start of a book about his life, his love of God and how very lucky he was in his time on this earth. Thank you Dan.
Survivors:
Wife - Linda of Oakland
Daughter - Wendy (Marc) Rexroad of Oakland
Brother - Roland Rasmussen of Blair
Sisters-in-law - Gene Rasmussen of Fremont
Vicki Geisler of Lincoln
Deborah Mayo of Lincoln
nieces, nephews and other family.
Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, brothers David and Steven Rasmussen and sister Delores Ohms.
Celebration of Daniel's life will be held Sunday, June 26, 2022 from 2pm to 4pm at the Hooper Senior Center in Hooper. Memorials in his name may be directed to the Uehling Fire-Rescue or the Oakland-Craig Public Schools Foundation.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Deanna Grabbe Tuttle
Nelson, NE Tuesday, March 8, 2022 So sorry to read of Dan’s passing. I have many happy memories of living nearby in Spiker, visiting during my banking days, and being Roland’s neighbor in Blair. Sincere sympathy too all of the family.Sandy Roemer
Fremont, NE Saturday, March 5, 2022 My sympathy to your family. I know he will be missed by many. Remember the many great times. It is hard to lose your life partner but your sisters and many friends will be there for you and peace to you all.Sonja Springan Bauers
Fremont, NE Thursday, March 3, 2022 Linda, I was so sorry to read about Dan's passing. God's blessings, my sympathy, love and hugs to you and your family.Sonja
Alan L Fanning
Fremont, NE Tuesday, March 1, 2022 While Steve was serving in Viet Nam, Dan asked me to help him with some sign work for the drag car. I was 16 with a passion for cars and zero skills. Dan and Linda took me along on many races, were very patient with me and taught me about mechanics and life. I'm forever grateful to them for that. Years later, life had dealt both Dan and I some setbacks and struggles and we met over a lunch or at a car show. Dan was such a kind and honorable man and I have to say that his support and our mutual respect and love for each other over the years was a very important part of my life. I will miss him every day. Peace, brother.